Trainspotter

The volume of support shown on these pages must be a comfort to all affected by this tragic event; I just wanted to add my prayers and thoughts to all at Kinloss at this time.

ex-206,201

LOOPYGIRL

When this life I'm in is done,
And at the gates I stand,
My hope is that I answer all
His questions on command.
I doubt He'll ask me of my fame,
Or all the things I knew, Instead,
He'll ask of rainbows sent
On rainy days I flew.
The hours logged, the status reached,
The ratings will not matter.
He'll ask me if I saw the rays
And how He made them scatter.
Or what about the droplets clear,
I spread across your screen?
And did you see the twinkling eyes.
If student pilots keen?
The way your heart jumped in your chest,
That special solo day-
Did you take time to thank the one
Who fell along the way?
Remember how the runway lights
Looked one night long ago
When you were lost and found your way,
And how-you still dont know?
How fast, how far, how much, how high?
He'll ask me not these things
But did I take the time to watch
The Moonbeams wash my wings?
And did you see the patchwork fields
And moutains I did mould;
The mirrored lakes and velvet hills,
Of these did I behold?
The wind he flung along my wings,
On final almost stalled.
And did I know I it was His name,
That I so fearfully called?
And when the goals are reached at last,
When all the flyings done,
I'll answer Him with no regret-
Indeed, I had some fun.
So when these things are asked of me,
And I can reach no higher,
My prayer this day - His hand extends
To welcome home a Flyer.

Winco

There are no words I can say to express my utter devistation at the loss of so many good men. What is there to say? I have shed many tears and drunk too much since hearing the tragic news.
I knew Garry and Adie particularly well, and spent so many happy times when we were all on the same 201 crew 2. Bob Henry and Uncle George Morris, Buffers, Sticky, Terry R, Derek M, Gerry M, Mick ? & Brendon M, and of course others.
Guys, do you remember us all getting 'banged up' in Gib? when Sticky got airborne from the scafolding? happy days eh?
To all the guys we have lost, your memory will last in our hearts forever, and your place in history is secured. You will never be forgotten, and when people speak your name, it will be with pride, honour and a big smile on their faces as they remember, like myself, all of the good and very happy times we all sepnt together.
RIP chaps and God Bless you all.
Mr & Mrs Winco

pipistrelle

my deepest condolences to all the relatives of the lost crew. All will be sadly missed. My thoughts are also with the rest of CXX, I spent many years on this great squadron and although I have been away for several years it still hurts.
RIP

PartOrbit

Heartfelt condolences to all invlolved in this terrible tragedy.

From all at F R Aviation and Flight Precision, Teesside.

PLE Always

Words fail me. What a terrible loss.

My thoughts to the families of the crew.

PLE..

OpsMunkie

My deepest, deepest sympathies to the friends and families and everyone else touched by this tragic event. May you all find the strength to carry on, and may the departed rest in peace.

OM

betty swallox

Gutted.

Knew many of them well. Especially the Captain.

Gutted.

Still hasn't sunk in.

Wish I could do something.

Gutted.

Ex-206 pilot

Easy,easy,steady.

A sad day for all and I wish I could adequately express my feelings right now.
Gareth was my team leader down "in the hole" at St M. a few years back, and I still remember giving him grief about his dress sense, particularly the ear ring!
My thoughts and condolences are with all the families and friends at this most difficult of times.
All of us in the dark blue at the other end of the country are thinking of you and your loss.

RIP fellas and have a cold one waiting for us.

cockneyrock

My thoughts and prairs to all the families of the crew, particularly Scouse Langton (the only one I knew).

I knew Scouse when he was an RAF Regt Gunner; he was a top bloke and a subordinate that I would also consider a friend.

I hope I speak for all of the RAF Regiment when I say that our thoughts are with you all.

Scouse, Per Ardua and RIP.

RAF Regt

sturussell25

Only knew Stevie B socially, from the Carisbrooke, and always enjoyed our Old Firm rivalry. As ex Nimrod groundcrew of 14 years my deepest sympathies to all involved. Fantastic aircraft, fantastic aircrew, fantasic community.
RIP guys you'll all be missed. Forres is a darker place, now you are gone.

BootFlap

Deepest condolences to the families of all 14 brave souls. Been on the same net, and been shepherded across the pond many times by all of you at Kinloss. My respect and sympathies lie with you all. At times like these we all feel the pain, I hope all the posts here show you this pain can be shared, not borne alone.
RIP to all
a saddened FJ friend.

the toothfairy

Only knew Gez and family well. We both loved Gez. He had a brilliant sense of humour, very dry, but extemely witty. The world will be a lot more dull and boring without you, Gez. Take care, Fiona, I am thinking of you all at this dreadful time.

rebep636

I am non military but have links with RAF through family. I only knew one of the crew, Ste (Swarbs) and i have lost an absolute gem of a friend. I can't find any words to describe the loss i feel, but my tears have been for the family and friends of all 14 that were involved, as well as for myself. I hope you all get through this and come out the other side smiling when you think back to the ray of sunshine your loved ones brought to your life.

That these people risk their lives without a second thought is humbling indeed and i wish they were here for me to thank them.

RIP guys,
With much love for you S, R

monkey88

We are all hurting and missing you all, gone but never forgotten!

AS. You were more than just a great pilot, you were a great mentor.
AD. I've never felt as relaxed as having you watch over me.
GN. You were a good friend, a great laugh. Ill never forget your board of earings. I always remember being angry at you waking me up at 3 in the morning with your family behind you, asking to sleep on my floor. (But Ill always forget that it was me that locked you out in the first place).
SB. There will be a place next to me on the blackjack table, and a seat next to me at parkhead.

NEVER FORGOTTEN!

day1-week1

A tragic event for 120 Sqn and all at Kinloss. I knew some of the crew , to say hello to at least, but considered John Langton to be a good friend having gone through some of our time at Cranwell together. John's exploits are legendary to all who knew him and that doesn't count his time as a Gunner. But the other side to John was a genuinely nice bloke and an absolute true gentleman whenever he was with me and my family with whom he was very popular. We were all sadden at his loss and our thoughts are with John's family and Kate at this most difficult of times.

d1-w1

fabs

Just really sunk in now. Lost two guys off my IOT cse's (1 off each cse I did) and the brother of a mate.

R.I.P

Small Spinner

Couldn't write anything until now.
I knew Gary to speak to, Gez better still, Gareth was my 3rd wet on 42 and Ady was on 96 course at Finningley with me. Chris and Ady were such a smashing couple, who put us up for a week, in their quarter, when we first arrived on 201. Our heart goes out to you Chris, and your family at this time, as well as the other crewmembers families.

T & L

Brian Dixon

Ladies and Gentlemen,
you may like to know that all those who were lost on 2 September 2006 are remembered on the following website: http://www.palacebarracksmemorialgarden.org/intro.htm

Enter the site and scroll to the Afghanistan section. The crew are listed in the RAF section, and L Cpl Dickets and Marine Windall are mentioned in the Parachute Regiment and Royal Marine sections respectively.

All still very much in my thoughts.
Brian

Cornerstone958

On behalf of the National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association I wish to offer our sincere and Heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who perished trying to make the World a better place.
God speed young men RIP
National Chairman