Hurricane crash at Shoreham airshow
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Just read about this and I'm shocked. I knew Brian from is days at Doncaster Aerodrome. I always remember him flying a VP-1 then a Pitts. Next thing he's flying the warbirds at Brieghton. My thoughts to those close to him.
Brian Brown
Brian and I learned to fly at Doncaster in the late 70's, we bought a C150 and shared many an hour expanding our flying experience, always having a laugh, particularly when Newby was around.
I last flew with him (aero's in a Yak) from Breighton, a session followed by a mug of tea and a catch up with who was doing what, he was a total aviation person and will be sadly missed.
Get the kettle on when you hear me call downwind mate.
Andy
Brian and I learned to fly at Doncaster in the late 70's, we bought a C150 and shared many an hour expanding our flying experience, always having a laugh, particularly when Newby was around.
I last flew with him (aero's in a Yak) from Breighton, a session followed by a mug of tea and a catch up with who was doing what, he was a total aviation person and will be sadly missed.
Get the kettle on when you hear me call downwind mate.
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What a man he was one of the nicest people you could ever want to meet
he will be so missed my thoughts go to all his family and to all of his friends at breighton and all over [and his dogs]
here is a link to our local newspaper the yorkshire post about him
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/...ash.3206108.jp
he will be so missed my thoughts go to all his family and to all of his friends at breighton and all over [and his dogs]
here is a link to our local newspaper the yorkshire post about him
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/...ash.3206108.jp
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Sad day fo GA and historical aviation yesterday.
Aeroplane Monthly in August published an excellent spread on AE-C which highlighted what a beautiful aircraft this was.
Didn't know Brian Brown but can only conclude that he died doing what he wanted and what better way to go.
Condolences to his family, friends and the aircraft owner.
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I was, to some extent involved in the Musang fatality at this year's Oshkosh, Wisconsin, show. I video'd the approach, and subsequent crash. I was beseiged by a television crew and reporters, all clamouring ofr the vid tape, but despite offers of cash, I was adamant that it was going to the FAA and NOBODY else. They took it off me ten minutes later. I was appalled that people came along with their seats, and sat and watched the recovery of the body and aircraft, despite the fact that the scene was ringed by emergency vehicles. Porbably their first crash, henceforth their goulish interest. My 11th, so I am sick of them. {My first post} Hope next one is in happier circumstances.
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Copied from what I posted on the RAC's guest book...
So very sorry to hear the news of Brian's death yesterday.
We have a photo of him flying his Nanchang, G-BVFX, hanging on our hangar wall. They are "racing" a red Ferrari (I think) along the runway at Breighton.
He was incredibly patient and trusting teaching me how to fly that aeroplane when I purchased it from him in the nineties. He never even grumbled when I left huge tire tracks after taxiing in the soft ground by the fuel pumps, and generously lent us his car while we waited for the rain to stop.
Brian was one of life's good guys and one of aviation's great pilots. We last saw him after Sun & Fun a few years ago. I seem to recall some margaritas and terrible jokes over dinner were involved.
Our thoughts are with his family, and friends at Breighton. I'm sure he will be sorely missed.
So very sorry to hear the news of Brian's death yesterday.
We have a photo of him flying his Nanchang, G-BVFX, hanging on our hangar wall. They are "racing" a red Ferrari (I think) along the runway at Breighton.
He was incredibly patient and trusting teaching me how to fly that aeroplane when I purchased it from him in the nineties. He never even grumbled when I left huge tire tracks after taxiing in the soft ground by the fuel pumps, and generously lent us his car while we waited for the rain to stop.
Brian was one of life's good guys and one of aviation's great pilots. We last saw him after Sun & Fun a few years ago. I seem to recall some margaritas and terrible jokes over dinner were involved.
Our thoughts are with his family, and friends at Breighton. I'm sure he will be sorely missed.
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Hurricane down
had a bad day in the sim, then heard the news of the Shoreham prang from a warbird/744 Hong konger. Brian was a star. I taught him to fly, sucoured his early solo's and along with Roger, stroked his ego into airmanship and a solid approach to fly anything that was different. VP1 driver, Aeronca bath tub pilot, SE5A charletan and Hurricane pilot extraordinaire. We went heavy metal, joined the union, moaned about the rosters and fickle management but Brian grew in a bed of real aviation. Mate, we envied your calm tenacity and the tenor of your flying. The sim will never be the same. See you at the ultimate bash. RIP mon brave.
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Brian represented all that is good about aviation. A great down to earth personality, cracking sense of humour, and passionate beyond belief about aeroplanes. Knew how to have fun, but approached his flying with care and responsibility.
Damn. We have lost one of the best there is.
R.I.P. "Brian Brown frum Breighton".
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I have to agree with the previous thread...I saw the Filton Spitfire go in at the Woodford Airshow 1992 (??)...the aircraft was performing aerobatics in front of the crowd and on the penultimate loop I said to my better half " if it does another it may not pull up in time " and it didn't. These aircraft weren't designed to carry out crowd pleasing aeros at 0 ft....if that's required to pull in the crowd then get a Pitts special.......this may seem excessively Victor Meldrew but I think there is a grain of truth in the argument.
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Shoreham
Such a sad turn for a wonderful airshow and display.
I saw the crash out of the corner of my eye.
My thoughts during the incident went not only to the Friends and family, but to the Air Cadets present.
They provided a wonderful service to the airshow and public. Most were having a break as the incident occured. Unfortunately a fair number of the cadets, alot of them in their early teens wanting to join the Air Force or the aviation world, witnessed the incident.
They too put on a brave face, as did the rest of the RAFA and show staff for the rest of the weekend.
Many condolences to the Friends and Family
RIP Brian
I saw the crash out of the corner of my eye.
My thoughts during the incident went not only to the Friends and family, but to the Air Cadets present.
They provided a wonderful service to the airshow and public. Most were having a break as the incident occured. Unfortunately a fair number of the cadets, alot of them in their early teens wanting to join the Air Force or the aviation world, witnessed the incident.
They too put on a brave face, as did the rest of the RAFA and show staff for the rest of the weekend.
Many condolences to the Friends and Family
RIP Brian
Seconded.
I was there on Sunday. Great to see what looked like a big crowd and a great show.
The references to Saturday's sad event, including the minute's silence before the start of the display, were very reverently handled - and well observed along the crowdline aswell.
As well as all those lovely warbirds, it was great (for me, anyway) to see a C130k Mk3 arriving and departing on what is quite a short/narrow runway (approx 1000 x 18m) - very professionally done
The Falcons did very well in cloudy/gusty conditions at the time of their drop aswell.
I was there on Sunday. Great to see what looked like a big crowd and a great show.
The references to Saturday's sad event, including the minute's silence before the start of the display, were very reverently handled - and well observed along the crowdline aswell.
As well as all those lovely warbirds, it was great (for me, anyway) to see a C130k Mk3 arriving and departing on what is quite a short/narrow runway (approx 1000 x 18m) - very professionally done
The Falcons did very well in cloudy/gusty conditions at the time of their drop aswell.
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Thanks for that...I'd read Flying Lawyer's reply and thought....well the thread is called etc etc etc ....no disrespect was meant to the pilot involved in Saturdays accident
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A very unfortunate and sad ending for a great Pilot. A friend of mine witnessed the crash firsthand and after much thought decided to share this picture of Brian. It was taken moments before he took off on his last flight. I thought I would post it up here to show that his last hours were certainly happy ones. He passed away doing what he so clearly loved doing :
[Image Copyright of Joe Lawford 2007]
[Image Copyright of Joe Lawford 2007]
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Mods,
Perhaps this thread could be split into two? One carrying the never-ending, but legitimate, discussion about whether to display or not to display vintage aircraft, and the other continuing with the tributes to Brian. That way if the tributes do get passed on to his partner, she doesn't have to wade through the argumentative part of the thread?
ps - great photo, by the way. Thanks for that.
Perhaps this thread could be split into two? One carrying the never-ending, but legitimate, discussion about whether to display or not to display vintage aircraft, and the other continuing with the tributes to Brian. That way if the tributes do get passed on to his partner, she doesn't have to wade through the argumentative part of the thread?
ps - great photo, by the way. Thanks for that.
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I concur with Ferny.The technical discussion side of an accident thread and the 'displaying of vintage aircraft' arguments are perfectly valid but do not sit comfortably alongside the condolences.
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No, it is not going to be spilt into two. This thread, or this forum, is not going to be used to abuse or malign display pilots or their machines.
Just keeping to the topic is all that is required.
If you want to chance your arm at another thread berating the troubles that have gone before and will go before, as they have for years, then go ahead. But it will be watched carefully by the forum mods.
Just keeping to the topic is all that is required.
If you want to chance your arm at another thread berating the troubles that have gone before and will go before, as they have for years, then go ahead. But it will be watched carefully by the forum mods.
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Brian Brown
Brian Brown
Brian always made our visits to Breighton so easy and enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble. Aviation has lost one of the best.
R.I.P.
From all the visiting Helicopter Pilots who knew you
Brian always made our visits to Breighton so easy and enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble. Aviation has lost one of the best.
R.I.P.
From all the visiting Helicopter Pilots who knew you