Nimrod plane crash in Afghanistan - Condolences thread (no tech or update info)

[Duncan D'Sorderlee]

Well done CXX! (Even though the P and J got the wrong sqn!!:ugh:)

They even beat the RAF Regt!

:ok:

Duncs

[Petasus]

Judge, thanks for your support mate, in fact thank you to everybody who supported the March. It was an excellent day and we're doing it next year - just in time for my legs to stop aching!

I'll speak to the Team Captain about a link/donation avenue. ZUJ.

Petasus

[Tappers Dad]

In memory Ben and of the 14 men who's lives were lost 3 years ago today on the 2nd September 2006 when Nimrod XV230 exploded over Afghanistan.Also thinking of the sadness within their families today.

How often we hear aircraft, soaring overhead
How often we think of those 14 men, now that they are dead.
Every day , Every day.

How often we hear their voices somewhere far away
How often do we wish we had never seen them
Walk away , Walk Away

Those 14 men, that band of brothers took from us that day.
Who's last words which will always haunt us all.
Mayday . Mayday

[Stretch182]

Will be raising a glass again tonight for you GQ.

RIP

[Brian Dixon]

In Memoriam

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Lest we forget.

[shona beattie]

Silent memories true and tender
Just to say we will always remember

Rest in Peace

[dodgysootie]

Three years gone and it still feels like yesterday. Thoughts to all affected by this Tragedy.

We will Remember Them.

DS.

[betty swallox]

Thinking of you today, and every day, guys. And your families.
BS

[Shack37]

Their tomorrows, our today. RIP fellas.
Thoughts with the families today.
To those still doing it, good luck and fly safe.

S37

[daze_gone_buy]

Will raise a glass tonight

RIP

DGB

[Duncan D'Sorderlee]

A glass of red to the memory of CXX/3.

RIP

Duncs:ok:

[EdSett100]

The date, 2nd September, is fixed in my mind as much as every other personal anniversary in my life. The date and the names of those guys will never be forgotten.

Sincerely
Ed Sett

[Terry K Rumble]

Had a quiet night in last night - just a few beers and lots of happy memories.
Still thinking of you guys, and it still hurts.
RIP
Terry

[The Gorilla]

Nothings Forgotten....

RIP

[Papa Whisky Alpha]

We both attended the short service at the Arboretum yesterday and left some flowers for all the crew on behalf of those that couldn't make it (we are fortunate in being less than an hour away). Three years on and it is still difficult to come to terms with the loss. It is sobering to see how many names have been added since the inscriptions for crew 3 and 2009 names have yet to be added.
Best wishes to all our friends, stay safe.

J and PWA

[Pylot]

I had the privilege of attending a memorial service yesterday at the base that the crew took off from on their fateful mission. Virtually everyone on the base turned out, despite the heat, and it was a touching and fitting tribute to their memory. RIP.

[Distant Voice]

Stood at the grave side of four brave men, at Kinloss on 2nd Sep. It was raining; tears from above.

DV

[Stretch182]

Thinking of Gary Q and his colleagues on Crew 3 today, and will be raising a glass in their memory tonight...
Brave Men All

[30mRad]

4 Years on - never forgotten.

Rest in Peace Gents - your memories live on.

[stickmonkeytamer]

I can't believe that it has been 4 years. I'd just pranged my car and got to the pub late for lunch. I walked in to see Mrs SMT writing down the names as she got the call from her duty people. Still such a shock to the system.

Leigh, our course print has pride of place on my study wall. You were always a gentleman, and always better at golf than me!

A week ago, I was hunting through some old photos from my teenage "spotter" days and came across a photo of XV230 overshooting at Turnhouse. It brought tears.

Rest well,

SMT

[RumPunch]

RIP all Crew 3 and Crew 9 today 4 and 15 years respectively

Gone but never forgotten

[sargs]

Remembering Gary A, Gary Q, Ady, and all the others from CXX/3 and CXX/9 - you're gone lads, but never forgotten. Don't have "beer with a real head" where I am at the moment, but a glass of Speyside will have to do.

Not forgetting Noel A and Steve B from XV256 at this time also.

RIP, Sargs

[Duncan D'Sorderlee]

RIP Albert et al.

Duncs

[Shack37]

May you all Rest in well earned Peace

s37

[ExAscoteer]

Damn,

Is it really 4 and 15 years?

That's two navigator friends lost on the Mighty Hunter. :{

I flew with Nick Brooks on the OCU and with Steve Johnson on 55(R).

RIP dear friends you are sadly missed.

My thoughts are with all the families.

[XW420]

Glasses Raised in Flixton tonight in the Church.
(Bollox & chips won the quiz again)
In memory of Q, the rest of the crew, and all those before and after.

Never forgotten

[Stretch182]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/Dogpo/IMG_0762.jpg
Thinking of you today GQ and raising a glass - a proper pint - with a head on it - like you taught me....
Hope you're not causing too much trouble up there mate!

[Scuttled]

"Hope you're not causing too much trouble up there mate!"

- Some hope Stretch 182, they are in the best of company and will be causing mayhem. ;)

Still remember the fellas nearly every day and will be raising a glass of the good stuff as soon as I am off duty.

Stand easy Crew 3.

[kevnurse]

It doesn't feel like 5 whole years have passed since we lost our mates. We haven't forgotten them and, I guess its because we think about them frequently, that we never will.

My thoughts are with the families today.

[busdriver02]

A toast to those lost, I'll remember you always, even not knowing any of you.

[30mRad]

Crew 3 - Never Forgotten, RIP.

5 Years, brings a tear to my eye everytime I remember that horrible moment when the message came through.

Saluting all 14 of you.

[XW420]

Stretch - you beat me to it! Jan, Pid, Sideboards & I are just off to take the same picture. And yes, there may be a 'proper pint' or three involved.

Never Forgotten.

[daze_gone_buy]

RIP crew 3 gone but not forgotten.......

[shandyman]

Tapper, Q, Gary A, Gez, Gareth, Steve and the rest of the crew. Lit some candles today and will have a drink. Just as I will do whilst my memory remains.

Job done gents, job done.

[pipistrelle]

It's all been said on all the previous threads and all I can do is join with all of the previous contributors and say that my thoughts are with all of the guys on XV230, some of whom I was priveleged to fly with and GQ as a pal.... ... "Lest we forget". RIP guys

[Nimrodhasbeen]

Raising a glass to you all tonight. RIP

[Terry K Rumble]

Having a quiet beer tonight and thinking of you all guys.
Still can't quite get my head round it all, just very very sad. RIP fellas
Terry

[XW420]

Another year passes - Age shall not weary them.

[Yeller_Gait]

To those that I knew and played golf with, and those that I did not know,

cheers and God Bless

Y_G

[Sandy Parts]

For both Crew 9 and Crew 3 - still remember both days vividly.

[PingDit]

Never forgotten....

[Coltishall. loved it]

I’ve just found some pictures of 230, that I took May 2005. It was the last time she visited the paint shop at Norwich airport.
I appreciate the sensitivity of all, and wondered if it’s out of order to post them or not?
Your feedback greatly appreciated, and obviously if I’m out of order, apologies

[middleground]

As an Ex Kipper fleet chap I have no issue with you posting them.

[Ivan Rogov]

Hi Colt, personally I think this thread is probably best left for the families, friends and acquaintances of those lost.

I have just trawled the old threads and this one would be ideal

http://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/553879-nimrod-pic-3.html

There are a few threads running on platform types at the moment and hopefully you will prompt a few more to post Nimrod photos, perhaps you could suggest a new Maritime Monday thread?

Regards, Ivan

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Nine years. Not forgotten.

[Shack37]

At the going down of the sun.

[bluetail]

CXX/3 & CXX/9 shall never be forgotten

[betty swallox]

RIP guys. Always in my thoughts.

[The Old Fat One]

CXX/3 & CXX/9

Still on patrol

[XW420]

Good news, well 'good' in a Facebook Like sort of way, the stonemasons are out in Davyhulme this week!

After many years of struggling with bureaucracy Gary Q's name is being added to the war memorial at Davyhulme circle. [This is two years after a Naval officer was added to another North West War memorial after being shot by one of his own crew whilst tied up in a friendly port, yes I know some in the Navy don't count Southampton and a friendly port!]

A short dedication service at the memorial will be held on:

Sunday 22nd November
14:00
Davyhulme War Memorial

Followed by beer & bull**** at:

John Alker Club
(Flixton Ex-Servicemen's Association)

So if you knew Q, and he doesn't owe you money, your are welcome.

PM me for any more info.

[OC UGSAS]

Good skills!

Roxy

[XW420]

10 Years, 14 Men, never forgotten....

[Shack37]

And in the morning, we will remember them.

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not Forgotten. RIP Crews of XV239 and XV230

[Davef68]

10 years, is it really. RIP

[Yeller_Gait]

21 years ago, and I still remember watching it as if it was yesterday.

RIP both crews.

Y_G

[Training Risky]

Per Ardua.

[camelspyyder]

21 years ago, and I still remember watching it as if it was yesterday.

RIP both crews.

Y_G

Crew 3 portraits still on the BBC website - so poignant.

RIP all 21.

[nosmo king]

It's hard to believe it's been 10 years and 21 years respectively.

I too will raise a glass this evening and remember all those guys as they were. For the families though it must still be incredibly hard and my heart really goes out to them on this day.

RIP

[processor overloads]

Not forgotten at Waddington either - there was a memorial service at the church yesterday I believe?

[Willy Miller]

Managed to make up to Kinloss, so glad I did, as it was a fantastic day. Would like to thank all who made it possible.

If you had anything to do with the organisation please say a heart felt "thank you" to everyone who helped (in any capacity - large or small) to make this such a fantastic couple of days and a wonderful tribute to our lost friends.

WM

[Div3r]

Thinking of friends and family of crew 3 and 9 today Saturday 2nd September 1995/2006.
RIP guys.

[Shack37]

Another year slips by. Still not forgotten
They shall grow not old

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not Forgotten.

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not forgotten.

[Willy Miller]

Will raise a glass tonight

[Radley]

Certainly not forgotten in Forres. May the Mexies continue.

[Surplus]

Another year, another glass raised... never forgotten.

[nosmo king]

Another year but not forgotten, RIP gents

[Shack37]

Glass in hand. continue Resting in Peace.

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not forgotten.

[camelspyyder]

Finding it particularly hard this year, for no apparent reason.

Thoughts with those left behind.

RIP guys.

[Radley]

Your not alone Camel Spyyder, will be raising a glass or two tonight. Their memorial still looking good.

[nosmo king]

Still very much in my thoughts.

RIP gents

[cynicalint]

Time passes so fast, seems like yesterday laughing in the scruffs bar in the old Kinloss Sgt's Mess. Fantastic memories, thanks chaps!

[Training Risky]

Per Ardua.

[Shack37]

Sorry, I´m a bit late this year but feelings no less emotional.
Continue resting in peace guys.
Per Ardua.

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not forgotten.

[MaxR]

Not forgotten and neither are the crew of XV239.

See this thread (https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/635230-xv239-xv230-2nd-september.html)

[Shack37]

Another year, another glass (or two) RIp gents.

[spanners123]

Always in my thoughts, such a sad date

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not forgotten.

[Radley]

Always remembered and missed.

[Poss1Low]

Will raise a glass to a first rate crew tonight. RIP

[nosmo king]

It's hard to believe so many years have already passed but neither crew are forgotten.

Rest easy guys.

[ExAscoteer2]

RIP.
Raises a glass.

[cheekychimp]

Remember this like yesterday. I was part of the RAF Regt team that flew to the crash site on a US Chinook, we couldn't do a lot, but I like to think we did all we could.

[Radley]

Remember this like yesterday. I was part of the RAF Regt team that flew to the crash site on a US Chinook, we couldn't do a lot, but I like to think we did all we could.
whatever you did mate we all appreciated it at Kinloss. And it was a kin loss.

[Distant Voice]

Let's not forget the crew of XV239

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not forgotten.

[Radley]

Will always remember, a toast to the loyal and brave.

[cheekychimp]

Not forgotten.

[spanners123]

Never forgotten

[Willy Miller]

Will have a wee dram in remembrance

[Shack37]

Apologies for the late post. Never forgotten.

[DaveReidUK]

I don't think apologies to anyone are needed.

[Creeping Line Ahead]

Not forgotten.

[nosmo king]

RIP gents, you are definitely not forgotten.

[cheekychimp]

We were just talking about this yesterday at work, I didn't realise the date, 17 years since I stepped off that Yank Chinook to a scene I'll never forget. RiP.

[Willy Miller]

Thinking of the lads and how lucky we've been to have these years that they didn't get.

[Radley]

Had a drink in The Crown and Kimberley last night in memory.