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My sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of those tragically lost in the accident. Tis a sad, sad day for all aviators
Rest in Peace fellow warriers.
God bless
TSM
Rest in Peace fellow warriers.
God bless
TSM
Just a numbered other
Just the other day, I was editing some old video footage in to the digital age.
There, grinning and laughing together in one frame of an elicit cabin party aboard my namesake, Jack London and Bill Murton.
Brought a tear to my eye. Then heard about this.
To Quote Blackadder:
'bugger'
There, grinning and laughing together in one frame of an elicit cabin party aboard my namesake, Jack London and Bill Murton.
Brought a tear to my eye. Then heard about this.
To Quote Blackadder:
'bugger'
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ARK -
It never gets easier. Seems to get worse as you get older actually.
I've lost some top mates in flying accidents and I suppose the only comfort is that they died doing something they loved. That was certainly the case with this weeks accident. Sadly missed.
It never gets easier. Seems to get worse as you get older actually.
I've lost some top mates in flying accidents and I suppose the only comfort is that they died doing something they loved. That was certainly the case with this weeks accident. Sadly missed.
Just a numbered other
Indeed, Mike.
I'd turn the clock back and do it all again, regardless of the outome. Perhaps in a second life, my oppos could get the chance to grow into the cantankerous old fart I am.
Crap Christmas coming up for four families.
My thoughts are with them
Can you PM me the names?
I'd turn the clock back and do it all again, regardless of the outome. Perhaps in a second life, my oppos could get the chance to grow into the cantankerous old fart I am.
Crap Christmas coming up for four families.
My thoughts are with them
Can you PM me the names?
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My deepest sympathies to those who have lost friends and loved ones.
This has become an all to common occurence in the three years since I left the RN. I think it brings to 14 the number of aircrew lost in that period which is so terribly sad.
I cannot but fear there must be some underlying cause for such a marked increase in fatal accidents. We owe it to those who have lost loved ones and those who continue to serve to determine what this cause is.
RIP
We will remember them.
801 NAS Fighter Controller 2000-2002
This has become an all to common occurence in the three years since I left the RN. I think it brings to 14 the number of aircrew lost in that period which is so terribly sad.
I cannot but fear there must be some underlying cause for such a marked increase in fatal accidents. We owe it to those who have lost loved ones and those who continue to serve to determine what this cause is.
RIP
We will remember them.
801 NAS Fighter Controller 2000-2002
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I hope there's a place, way up in the sky,
Where aircrew can go, when they have to die.
A place where a guy can get a cold beer
For a friend or a comrade whose memory is dear.
A place where no doctor or lawyer can tread,
And a scribbly-type would not be caught dead!
Just a quaint little place, kind of dark, full of smoke,
Where they like to sing loud, and love a good joke!
The kind of a place where a lady could go,
And feel safe and secure by the men she would know.
There MUST be a place where old aircrew go,
When their wings become weary, and their airspeed gets low;
Where the whisky is old, and the women are young,
And songs about flying and dying are sung.
Where you'd see all your mates, who'd "flown west"
before,
And they'd call out your name, as you walked thru the door,
Who would buy you a drink, if your thirst should be bad,
And relate to the others, "He was such a nice lad!"
And there thru the mist you'd spot an old guy
You’d not seen for years, though he'd taught YOU to fly,
He'd nod his old head, and grin ear to ear,
And say, "Welcome, my son, I'm pleased you are here!
For this is the place where true flyers come,
When the battles are over, and the wars have been won;
We've come here at last, to be safe and alone,
From the government clerk, and the management clone,
Politicians and lawyers, police and the noise,
Where all Hours are Happy, and these good ol' boys,
Can relax with a 'cool one', and a well deserved rest.."
"Cos this is Heaven my son, you've passed your last test!"
(Copied from a previous thread)
Seemed appropriate. RIP
Where aircrew can go, when they have to die.
A place where a guy can get a cold beer
For a friend or a comrade whose memory is dear.
A place where no doctor or lawyer can tread,
And a scribbly-type would not be caught dead!
Just a quaint little place, kind of dark, full of smoke,
Where they like to sing loud, and love a good joke!
The kind of a place where a lady could go,
And feel safe and secure by the men she would know.
There MUST be a place where old aircrew go,
When their wings become weary, and their airspeed gets low;
Where the whisky is old, and the women are young,
And songs about flying and dying are sung.
Where you'd see all your mates, who'd "flown west"
before,
And they'd call out your name, as you walked thru the door,
Who would buy you a drink, if your thirst should be bad,
And relate to the others, "He was such a nice lad!"
And there thru the mist you'd spot an old guy
You’d not seen for years, though he'd taught YOU to fly,
He'd nod his old head, and grin ear to ear,
And say, "Welcome, my son, I'm pleased you are here!
For this is the place where true flyers come,
When the battles are over, and the wars have been won;
We've come here at last, to be safe and alone,
From the government clerk, and the management clone,
Politicians and lawyers, police and the noise,
Where all Hours are Happy, and these good ol' boys,
Can relax with a 'cool one', and a well deserved rest.."
"Cos this is Heaven my son, you've passed your last test!"
(Copied from a previous thread)
Seemed appropriate. RIP
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From BBC news:
Liberal Democrat defence spokesman and South East Cornwall MP Colin Breed said the inquiry would look into the continued safety of the Lynx.
He said: "They are due for replacement, and the replacement will obviously be designed in a way that we hope will make it more safe.
"But we don't underestimate the enormous amount of servicing that these aircraft go through with huge replacement programmes.
"They may be an elderly aircraft, but they use very new parts when they show any signs of wear."
Edited: PPP
Liberal Democrat defence spokesman and South East Cornwall MP Colin Breed said the inquiry would look into the continued safety of the Lynx.
He said: "They are due for replacement, and the replacement will obviously be designed in a way that we hope will make it more safe.
"But we don't underestimate the enormous amount of servicing that these aircraft go through with huge replacement programmes.
"They may be an elderly aircraft, but they use very new parts when they show any signs of wear."
Edited: PPP
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'Spanish', it really is not unusual to take parts out of an aircraft, re-condition them etc, and fit them back in. These are probably what he means. This is pretty standard practice and the engineers who do it are good lads. I have never been worried about getting in a jet where there are 'nearly new' parts. How many people drive around with re-conditioned engines?
I would suggest it is the wrong time for you to make any inference. Family and friends will probably read this thread, our thoughts are with them.
I would suggest it is the wrong time for you to make any inference. Family and friends will probably read this thread, our thoughts are with them.
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Crew named
The crew have been named as:
Lieutenant Dave Cole was an Observer and the Commander of 229 Flight. Aged 34, he was married and lived in Dorset.
Lieutenant Rob Dunn, aged 29, was a Pilot. He was engaged to be married and also lived in Dorset.
Lieutenant Jamie Mitchell, an Observer, was 29 and came from Dundee. He was single.
LAEM Richard Darnell, the Flight Engineer and Winchman, was 31; single, he lived in Torquay.
The crew have been named as:
Lieutenant Dave Cole was an Observer and the Commander of 229 Flight. Aged 34, he was married and lived in Dorset.
Lieutenant Rob Dunn, aged 29, was a Pilot. He was engaged to be married and also lived in Dorset.
Lieutenant Jamie Mitchell, an Observer, was 29 and came from Dundee. He was single.
LAEM Richard Darnell, the Flight Engineer and Winchman, was 31; single, he lived in Torquay.
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Tragic
Yet another terrible tragedy to afflict the Lynx community. These guys have had a very! tough few years. My deepest sympathies go to all of the families and work colleagues who no doubt will be feeling a deep sense of sorrow and loss particularly at this time of year.
Lets hope none of lessons learned from previous accidents becomes a factor. The accident investigators at Yeovilton are top guys who will work tirelessly i'm sure. It's a great shame they have been so busy over the last few years!
Lets hope none of lessons learned from previous accidents becomes a factor. The accident investigators at Yeovilton are top guys who will work tirelessly i'm sure. It's a great shame they have been so busy over the last few years!
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I'd known Rob since our days on ELUAS. He was an absolute gent who always wore a smile on his face; the kind of guy you could go out with on a quiet Monday night and still have a blast. The prospect of never again having a beer with him rips my heart out.
My thoughts go out to his fiancee - a lovely lady who filled his life with happiness - and the rest of his family. I can only hope time will ease their pain.
Rob, the world is a lesser place without you and you'll be sorely missed.
My thoughts go out to his fiancee - a lovely lady who filled his life with happiness - and the rest of his family. I can only hope time will ease their pain.
Rob, the world is a lesser place without you and you'll be sorely missed.
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My deepest condolences to the families and friends, our thoughts are with you and all those in HMS Portland and the Lynx community - keep your chins up.
Good effort 771 and all involved in the search, our thoughts with you also.
TO ABSENT FRIENDS
Good effort 771 and all involved in the search, our thoughts with you also.
TO ABSENT FRIENDS
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My deepest condolences to family and friends - I didn't know any of the boys very well, but I remember well the devastation caused when we lost the Bags last year. RIP Boys, there is a hell of a team waiting up there to welcome you with few pints.
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A truly sad day for 815 and all around the larger community. One cannot describe the emotions each time we hear of the sad passing of fellow aviators. Knowing them or not, it is never easy.
My thoughts and respects to the family, squadron and all of those affected by this tragic episode.
May we learn and understand the harsh realities of life.
Never has the toast 'Absent friends' been so apt.
My thoughts and respects to the family, squadron and all of those affected by this tragic episode.
May we learn and understand the harsh realities of life.
Never has the toast 'Absent friends' been so apt.
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I also would like to add my respects for those taken from us far too soon. I also knew Rob on ELUAS - I recruited him. A lovely smiling chap with a good pair of hands. May they rest in peace.