Herc Down (Merged)
Now a civvy after 30 years military flying. 47 been the best time I had in that time. Never made 'Hilton' status, admired them, but had the very real pleasure of flying with the coolest G.E - Richie. He stitched me downroute every time, managed to get this dozy Yorkshire Captain to keep the Kebab kitty rolling when I should have re-stitched the Aussie Air Eng! Respect Richie, I'll be there at the 47 gathering. Bloody good crew, bloody huge loss....
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This is bad news indeed. If it wasn't bird strike, lightning strike, mid-air collision, controlled flight into the ground, wire/obstacle strike, restriction in the aircraft’s flying controls, cargo explosion, engine fire, sabotage (including the use of an improvised explosive device) or aircraft fatigue then what other possibilities does it leave?
At least there is no blame being placed on the crew, that is good news.
At least there is no blame being placed on the crew, that is good news.
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Jamino, that type of speculation serves no purpose, especially on the open source.
Please be mindful of the fact that a lot of good lads died on that aircraft. Maybe speculation would be better placed on a separate thread.
SK
Please be mindful of the fact that a lot of good lads died on that aircraft. Maybe speculation would be better placed on a separate thread.
SK
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Might I please suggest that since this particular thread was set up as mark of respect to the fallen, that we speculate using the other current herc thread?
Thanking you
TG
Thanking you
TG
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Could a moderator please please remove the "speculative" posts on this thread and put them where they should be 
The posts here were to be a comemoration to those brave few who gave their lives in this tragic accident. Please return this thread to it's previous touching state.
The posts here were to be a comemoration to those brave few who gave their lives in this tragic accident. Please return this thread to it's previous touching state.
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Please show some respect and take the speculation & bitching elsewhere. I'm sure the families & friends of those lost view this thread often and don't appreciate it, I know I sure don't!
ABIW i'm in agreement with you.
ABIW i'm in agreement with you.
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Andy P,
I only found out two days ago. I was on UAS with you. I used to drive you up and down the M6 from Uni to Woodvale every week along the same boring roads that used to drive us mad.
You taught me my checks in the mighty dog. You were a role model for those of us junior to yourself.
I hate the idea of never meeting up with you again for a few cheeky beers and a green and yellow.
I'll be there next week.
See you in a few years mate.
I only found out two days ago. I was on UAS with you. I used to drive you up and down the M6 from Uni to Woodvale every week along the same boring roads that used to drive us mad.
You taught me my checks in the mighty dog. You were a role model for those of us junior to yourself.
I hate the idea of never meeting up with you again for a few cheeky beers and a green and yellow.
I'll be there next week.
See you in a few years mate.
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Have missed Gibbo and Steady`s funerals due to being down South. Understand memorial is May 28th, please confirm details as wish to say my goodbyes. Once on Hercs, never forgotten.
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I'm sorry it's taken me so long to write something. You are all sorely missed, and I still struggle to find the words to express how I feel. The love and affection obvious in the preceeding messages is a testament to the regard with which you are all held, and I only wish I could say things as eloquently as some of your other friends and family members. Thank you for the memories and I look forward to a beer with you all again one day in the future.
My thoughts are still with your families, loved ones and friends. I hope, with time, the pain of losing you will fade and their memories of the good times will fill their minds and hearts.
Rest in Peace.
My thoughts are still with your families, loved ones and friends. I hope, with time, the pain of losing you will fade and their memories of the good times will fill their minds and hearts.
Rest in Peace.
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I have been following this thread for most of the last couple of months and feel overwhelmed by the strength of support shown to the XV179 community by all the correspondents who have felt able to express their feelings. I know you, and others who have expressed support elsewhere, have provided solace to the loved ones of those involved.
I would like to appeal for us to also remember those who were involved in some capacity yet had the fortune to return home. Their sacrifice was of a far different order of magnitude, however they may carry scars that are not there to see.
See you in Salisbury
Bless you all
Fatty
I would like to appeal for us to also remember those who were involved in some capacity yet had the fortune to return home. Their sacrifice was of a far different order of magnitude, however they may carry scars that are not there to see.
See you in Salisbury
Bless you all
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All the best fellows, you will be all missed.
As an ex-GE and someone who knew most of the crew and the GE's and came close myself in 98, I am sad to hear of there departing. The only solace i have is that they did it in a manner of something they all loved.
"Quick to react when the world was stunned,
Saving lives, but losing his own,
When towers crumbled and no where to run.
Go and lay down your life my son, go and lay down.
Around the world to carry a gun,
Defense of freedom for everyone.
The flag is grateful for what you’ve done,
Go and lay down your life my son, go and lay down."
As an ex-GE and someone who knew most of the crew and the GE's and came close myself in 98, I am sad to hear of there departing. The only solace i have is that they did it in a manner of something they all loved.
"Quick to react when the world was stunned,
Saving lives, but losing his own,
When towers crumbled and no where to run.
Go and lay down your life my son, go and lay down.
Around the world to carry a gun,
Defense of freedom for everyone.
The flag is grateful for what you’ve done,
Go and lay down your life my son, go and lay down."
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