Marham Crash
Very sad news. I send my condolences to all affected by this tragic event and hope that the ejectee recovers as rapidly as possible.
Presumably a T4 due to the 3 PoB?
Presumably a T4 due to the 3 PoB?
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As a long-term honorary member of 39 (1 PRU) Squadron, I offer my condolences to the families, friends and squadron comrades of those lost today.
I wish I could be there with you but tonight I will raise a glass in salute to the memory of the departed.
Good aviators, fine company, better friends one could not wish for.
SBG
I wish I could be there with you but tonight I will raise a glass in salute to the memory of the departed.
Good aviators, fine company, better friends one could not wish for.
SBG
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Extremely sad to hear the news this morning on waking. Only left the Sqn a couple of years ago, and although they say the first tour is your best, it was the people that made it for me.
Thinking of you all.
Stitch
Thinking of you all.
Stitch
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Saddened to hear of this tragic night-flying event. In offering my condolences to the families and friends of the aircrew I know I will be joined by the thousands of ex-Canberra men world-wide who will be just as shocked as I was to hear the news.
The BBC report shows a picture of a PR.9 but with "three crew" mentioned it would have been a T.4.
The BBC report shows a picture of a PR.9 but with "three crew" mentioned it would have been a T.4.
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My sadness at this accident is a reminder of continuing sadness from other Canberra accidents over the years.
Of course our feelings are for the families of those involved in this desperate news.
Another point of view is posted on the main rumour forum.
Of course our feelings are for the families of those involved in this desperate news.
Another point of view is posted on the main rumour forum.
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When I flew the Canberra during holding back in 1970 I had no idea that 34 years later I would still be reading such news about it. My sincere condolences to all affected by this sad incident.
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My condolences to all concerned and as Beeayeate has said will be echoed by all military (and non mil) aviators around the world. 2LP's thread re. the history of the Canberra's safety record over the years is not without some merit in that it concentrates the mind and reminds us that all forms of aviation have a very large slice of risk associated with it's very performance. However, that is not a sufficiently strong case IMHO to suggest that the "queen of the skies" should be withdrawn from service. In my days of mil flying we accepted the risks and trained hard to minimise them, and I have no reason to believe that the present generation are any less responsible or capable- in fact I believe that they are probably more professional than most of us from the 60's. That being said when I went to the OCU at Bassingborne the Canberra was considered dated and not too long for the then modernising RAF, despite a safety record (i.e. losses v total number built as a %) better by far than the Gnat, Lightning, F104. That the type still provides a needed service to the 21st Century Air Force is sufficient for it's continuance and it should be down to the experience and professionalism of those who fly operate and deploy the aircraft to call for its end.
RIP
RIP
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RIP.
Sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues of those lost.
A speedy and complete recovery to the injured crew.
Brian
Sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues of those lost.
A speedy and complete recovery to the injured crew.
Brian
Condolences to family and friends of the crew, those of us stranded here in Lincoln Nebraska who lost a personal friend are raising a glass to your memory mate. .....Tragic loss
