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Steve, I hope you come through this OK and wish you a speedy recovery.
Thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
You are a great guy and no doubt others will join me in wishing you well.
My condolences to the family of Mr Davies.
For those who haven't heard, some links below.
Evening News 24 - Norfolk media executive dies in aircraft crash
Christen Eagle II Aerobatic Biplane
EDP24 - Investigation begins into fatal air crash
Thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
You are a great guy and no doubt others will join me in wishing you well.
My condolences to the family of Mr Davies.
For those who haven't heard, some links below.
Evening News 24 - Norfolk media executive dies in aircraft crash
Christen Eagle II Aerobatic Biplane
EDP24 - Investigation begins into fatal air crash
Last edited by mephisto88; 19th Nov 2008 at 12:41. Reason: Title changed for obvious reasons, sadder news than I can ever put into words. Mate I'm gutted
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I second what Mephisto88 says above.
I've flown lots of times with Steve and he is a top bloke,so hang in there Steve with best wishes for your recovery; so sorry to hear the news about your oppo. Look forward to seeing you back at "Tea o'clock" on the street.
Sheko.
I've flown lots of times with Steve and he is a top bloke,so hang in there Steve with best wishes for your recovery; so sorry to hear the news about your oppo. Look forward to seeing you back at "Tea o'clock" on the street.
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Rooting for you Steve - you're a top bloke. I'll never forget that you introduced me to Bill Bryson's writings - a real source of pleasure since.
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Steve, glad to hear you are still hanging in there.
For those interested, I understand he is critical, but stable at present, has already had some surgery, with more to come. I can pass on a contact number of the person co-ordinating visits for anyone wishing to do so if they wish to pm me.
A thread on the Private Flying forum also had the following from "Stiknruda":
My thoughts are with Collette, Francesca and Josh and I am really rooting for Steve, my best friend. His family are being well supported as they continue their vigil at Addenbrookes. He is being ventilated and is due for the next in a series of operations on Monday.
For those interested, I understand he is critical, but stable at present, has already had some surgery, with more to come. I can pass on a contact number of the person co-ordinating visits for anyone wishing to do so if they wish to pm me.
A thread on the Private Flying forum also had the following from "Stiknruda":
My thoughts are with Collette, Francesca and Josh and I am really rooting for Steve, my best friend. His family are being well supported as they continue their vigil at Addenbrookes. He is being ventilated and is due for the next in a series of operations on Monday.
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Seething tragedy
Collective prayers from all the team, bus colleagues et al. The Eagle can be replaced old chap...you can't and we all need to see you in the Old Buck circuit again... hurry through and God's speed.
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Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there mate, don't give up the good fight - wishing you a speedy recovery.
My sincerest condolences to Ian Davies' Family for their loss.
My sincerest condolences to Ian Davies' Family for their loss.
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Saw Steve yestaerday afternoon - he still looks just like Sean Connery (according to P!).
He's still unconscious and expected to stay that way for a week/10days. The issue being that when they reduce levels of sedative, his cranial pressure increases. It is expected that with continued rest the pressure will subside naturally and sedative levels can be reduced to the point of consciousness.
He shook off a fever on Sunday and underwent 5.5 hours of op on his burns yesterday. He has a couple of spinal fractures.
He is not out of the woods but each day is a new day.
P and the boys aware of the amount of good feeling and vibes from this forum. I thank you all on their behalf.
Stik
He's still unconscious and expected to stay that way for a week/10days. The issue being that when they reduce levels of sedative, his cranial pressure increases. It is expected that with continued rest the pressure will subside naturally and sedative levels can be reduced to the point of consciousness.
He shook off a fever on Sunday and underwent 5.5 hours of op on his burns yesterday. He has a couple of spinal fractures.
He is not out of the woods but each day is a new day.
P and the boys aware of the amount of good feeling and vibes from this forum. I thank you all on their behalf.
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I would also like to add my best wishes for Steves speedy recovery, a finer bloke would be difficult to find anywhere, one of the best. Steve has been more than helpfull to me with refs/info relating to my line of work over the years, get well soon old boy ....
My sincere condolences go to Ian's family and friends too.
Cyprus.
My sincere condolences go to Ian's family and friends too.
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Thanks for the update Stiknruda, keep them coming.
It's good to hear that there is a positive outlook for him. Give him the best regards of all the chaps when he wakes up.
It's good to hear that there is a positive outlook for him. Give him the best regards of all the chaps when he wakes up.
I've had the priviledge of knowing Shutty since 1977 when we joined Yuas together. Met on the train from Leeds on way down to Donny, (mutual short haircuts gave the game away), and we hit it off straight away.
An absolute ace guy in every way with a wonderful family. Recent events have come as a terrible shock for us all and our thoughts are with them. But one thing is for sure. Shutty has always been and always will be a fighter. So I have every confidence the old bugger will pull through and live to fly another day.
Get well soon Skullduggery. Looking forward to our next ale sesh with compulsory tales of daring-do. Ruffo
Condolencies to the family of Mr Davies.
An absolute ace guy in every way with a wonderful family. Recent events have come as a terrible shock for us all and our thoughts are with them. But one thing is for sure. Shutty has always been and always will be a fighter. So I have every confidence the old bugger will pull through and live to fly another day.
Get well soon Skullduggery. Looking forward to our next ale sesh with compulsory tales of daring-do. Ruffo
Condolencies to the family of Mr Davies.