Nimrod plane crash in Afghanistan - Condolences thread (no tech or update info)
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Funeral dates
All those parties interested in dates for the Nimrod crew lost in Afgan, most have been published today and should be available from 120sqn ops on x7628 at kinloss.
regards DFB
regards DFB
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If anyone would like to know, or knows anyone who would....
The funeral of Gerard Bell is to be held on Thursday 16th November at 11am at St Lawrences Church, Forres.
The funeral of Gerard Bell is to be held on Thursday 16th November at 11am at St Lawrences Church, Forres.
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I served on the kipper fleet 98-01 and knew some of the crew. My thoughts are with all the families at this time as well as my former comrades at Kinloss.
All the best!
All the best!
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Funeral/Memorial Dates
A number of us are still out in Eglin with the MRA4, but should be returning mid-Nov. Would be very grateful of any information, via PM if required.
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thankyou
my name id carla davies, im ady davies' 2nd eldest daughter, more commonly known as "the swimmer" i believe.
ive wanted to write a post on here for a while but never really knew what to say. ive spent hours reading through all the lovely comments on here and i just dont know how to thank you all enough. as a family we've had so much support, and to read how many of your lives my dad touched makes me so proud to be his "swimmer" daughter. i know he'll currently be moaning about all the fuss thats being made over him but for once he'll have to accept it =) he arrived home in forres yesterday and we have arranged his funeral for 27th november. i have to echo charlene's comment about gez not wanting to get old, we have been mocking dad about turning "half a century old" all year, but atleast now he can turn round and laugh at us all =)
i hope this finds you all well, and thankyou again for the amazing things you've said about my dad, "mr nimrod" =)
love carla
xxx
ive wanted to write a post on here for a while but never really knew what to say. ive spent hours reading through all the lovely comments on here and i just dont know how to thank you all enough. as a family we've had so much support, and to read how many of your lives my dad touched makes me so proud to be his "swimmer" daughter. i know he'll currently be moaning about all the fuss thats being made over him but for once he'll have to accept it =) he arrived home in forres yesterday and we have arranged his funeral for 27th november. i have to echo charlene's comment about gez not wanting to get old, we have been mocking dad about turning "half a century old" all year, but atleast now he can turn round and laugh at us all =)
i hope this finds you all well, and thankyou again for the amazing things you've said about my dad, "mr nimrod" =)
love carla
xxx
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Carla,
I flew with your Dad on many occasions - he kept me well in check and on the straight and narrow!
I wept openly when I discovered he was lost in Afghanistan - he was one of natures nice people.
I share your loss.
God bless you and your family. he is looking down on you right now, proud of his loving daughter.
With love,
FJJP
I flew with your Dad on many occasions - he kept me well in check and on the straight and narrow!
I wept openly when I discovered he was lost in Afghanistan - he was one of natures nice people.
I share your loss.
God bless you and your family. he is looking down on you right now, proud of his loving daughter.
With love,
FJJP
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Kinloss Heros
Having lived and worked at Kinloss for the last 4 years my family and I had the sheer privildge to know and work with a lot of the crew of the fallen Nimrod and we have both been so openly touched by everyone fabulous words of praise and love they have sent to the families and friends of these brave men. We just wanted to leave a message of rememebrance to all who fell on 2nd September and to those we miss so dearly.
Leigh a.k.a "The hoff" Your beautiful (your wifes word not mine!)smile and sunglasses (how many pairs!!??) will shine in my memory forever, we know you will always looking down on Claire, Faye and Hayden. My heart is filled with sorrow.
Tapper, buddy, words can not express what a gap you leave, but it is one that can never been filled.
To all 14, heros all, may you soar like an eagle in the starry sky
Twicedried
Leigh a.k.a "The hoff" Your beautiful (your wifes word not mine!)smile and sunglasses (how many pairs!!??) will shine in my memory forever, we know you will always looking down on Claire, Faye and Hayden. My heart is filled with sorrow.
Tapper, buddy, words can not express what a gap you leave, but it is one that can never been filled.
To all 14, heros all, may you soar like an eagle in the starry sky
Twicedried
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A Blessing
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you;
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you;
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
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thinking of you all
Hi Carla
you perhaps won't remember us from Finningley. My husband was a FE instructor same as your dad. You and your 2 sisters used to go to tap and ballet classes in the village hall next to the NAAFI with my 2 daughters , their names are Samantha and Emma Law. It was just a quick message to let you all know that we are thinking about you all and send you our love . Take care Lynn Law
my name id carla davies, im ady davies' 2nd eldest daughter, more commonly known as "the swimmer" i believe.
ive wanted to write a post on here for a while but never really knew what to say. ive spent hours reading through all the lovely comments on here and i just dont know how to thank you all enough. as a family we've had so much support, and to read how many of your lives my dad touched makes me so proud to be his "swimmer" daughter. i know he'll currently be moaning about all the fuss thats being made over him but for once he'll have to accept it =) he arrived home in forres yesterday and we have arranged his funeral for 27th november. i have to echo charlene's comment about gez not wanting to get old, we have been mocking dad about turning "half a century old" all year, but atleast now he can turn round and laugh at us all =)
i hope this finds you all well, and thankyou again for the amazing things you've said about my dad, "mr nimrod" =)
love carla
xxx
ive wanted to write a post on here for a while but never really knew what to say. ive spent hours reading through all the lovely comments on here and i just dont know how to thank you all enough. as a family we've had so much support, and to read how many of your lives my dad touched makes me so proud to be his "swimmer" daughter. i know he'll currently be moaning about all the fuss thats being made over him but for once he'll have to accept it =) he arrived home in forres yesterday and we have arranged his funeral for 27th november. i have to echo charlene's comment about gez not wanting to get old, we have been mocking dad about turning "half a century old" all year, but atleast now he can turn round and laugh at us all =)
i hope this finds you all well, and thankyou again for the amazing things you've said about my dad, "mr nimrod" =)
love carla
xxx
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Tribute to Crew 3 120 Squadron
CHASING THE SUN
A roar fae the black pitched dark N' cauld
The rain side oan, an'feelin auld
Tae a light appears ti break the day
She's back an' safe a feelin' say.
Gently she swings her lang' sturdy wing
A Jet blast ballet, so mighty a thing
Fae planet toap an' right aroon'
kept safe an' fu' till we sail ti 'groon.
But its oor turn noo ti keep yous' weel
We'll work till night an tired feel
In noon-tum' sun o' middle east
Tae cauld O' polar huntin beast.
Fae the edge 'O heaven tae grun pluswan'
Through clood' N' snaw and desert saun'
Stood side, aside shared tales si' tall
Heard one, telt two we sang them all.
If you flee oors' then we'll fix yours
We'll meet fur wine an' soup d'jour
Gee us drink, we'll see us right
Ave' done it many a' foreign night.
But yer job's nae done, no' by far
Fur in heaven there lies an Airforce bar
Whaur ye'll aw be lookin doon an' by
The souls wi' your love in their eye.
But noo' dear brothers rest in yer peace
Ken yer best was faur' fae least
Like dogfish fly or punch's rum
A'll see ye on the big det', keep chasin' the sun.
Steven Davies
Ex - Nimrod Ground Crew
1996 -- 2005
Copied from the Kinloss website an excellent tributeA roar fae the black pitched dark N' cauld
The rain side oan, an'feelin auld
Tae a light appears ti break the day
She's back an' safe a feelin' say.
Gently she swings her lang' sturdy wing
A Jet blast ballet, so mighty a thing
Fae planet toap an' right aroon'
kept safe an' fu' till we sail ti 'groon.
But its oor turn noo ti keep yous' weel
We'll work till night an tired feel
In noon-tum' sun o' middle east
Tae cauld O' polar huntin beast.
Fae the edge 'O heaven tae grun pluswan'
Through clood' N' snaw and desert saun'
Stood side, aside shared tales si' tall
Heard one, telt two we sang them all.
If you flee oors' then we'll fix yours
We'll meet fur wine an' soup d'jour
Gee us drink, we'll see us right
Ave' done it many a' foreign night.
But yer job's nae done, no' by far
Fur in heaven there lies an Airforce bar
Whaur ye'll aw be lookin doon an' by
The souls wi' your love in their eye.
But noo' dear brothers rest in yer peace
Ken yer best was faur' fae least
Like dogfish fly or punch's rum
A'll see ye on the big det', keep chasin' the sun.
Steven Davies
Ex - Nimrod Ground Crew
1996 -- 2005
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Just a quick post to bring this thread back to the top because, if the timings are the same as Friday, then about now the windows in Forres will be being rattled as we say farewell to Carla’s dad.
We saw Gary Q off in style on Friday and I defy anyone who saw Angela march out of the crem wearing Q’s hat not to crack up!
God speed Crew 3 - 120 Squadron
Tim Hawkes
PS – The kippers were as good as ever.
We saw Gary Q off in style on Friday and I defy anyone who saw Angela march out of the crem wearing Q’s hat not to crack up!
God speed Crew 3 - 120 Squadron
Tim Hawkes
PS – The kippers were as good as ever.
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Have to agree with Tim - GQ will have been well chuffed with the send-off. And Angela is the strongest 13 yr old I have met in a long time.
Many thanks to all at ISK.
RIP GQ
Mike Eck
Many thanks to all at ISK.
RIP GQ
Mike Eck
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Agree with Tim and Mike E.
Angela was amazing and she and Rayna did so well to keep it together - I wish I had their courage! It was great that the service was about GQ and not focused on religion or RAF - well done the Padre!
Lots of tears, but no-one needed to feel embarassed. I thought I'd cried my last until Angela left the Crem wearing Q's hat, whereupon yet more emergency hankie duty was required!
God Bless - our thoughts are with your family. Look forward to reading about Q Minor's diving exploits in the KS Mag - lovely of the Club to offer to teach Angela to dive as Q would have wanted!
I hope it all went well today.
Simon
Angela was amazing and she and Rayna did so well to keep it together - I wish I had their courage! It was great that the service was about GQ and not focused on religion or RAF - well done the Padre!
Lots of tears, but no-one needed to feel embarassed. I thought I'd cried my last until Angela left the Crem wearing Q's hat, whereupon yet more emergency hankie duty was required!
God Bless - our thoughts are with your family. Look forward to reading about Q Minor's diving exploits in the KS Mag - lovely of the Club to offer to teach Angela to dive as Q would have wanted!
I hope it all went well today.
Simon
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Farewell Mate...
Well we've just seen the last of the crew through their final debrief -
Ade Davies - the Air Engineer - departed the kirk to the strains of the Beachboys - Absolutley Priceless....
Carla - You and your brother are an inspiration to us all....
God bless you.
RIP - CXX crew 3
Ade Davies - the Air Engineer - departed the kirk to the strains of the Beachboys - Absolutley Priceless....
Carla - You and your brother are an inspiration to us all....
God bless you.
RIP - CXX crew 3
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Thank you!!!!!
Hey my Dad "Q" would have very greatful that you all came to his funeral on Friday 24th November. Mum and I were very greatful of how many people had a great time as thats what Dad would have wanted. I am soooo gald that everyone shares a good memory of him when he was drunk or sobur.
RIP Dad don't go causing to much trouble up there with all those other angels! Love you loads Dad think of you all the time.
Angela Quilliam "mini Q"
RIP Dad don't go causing to much trouble up there with all those other angels! Love you loads Dad think of you all the time.
Angela Quilliam "mini Q"
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Radar Riser (Angela)
I don't know you and i didn't know your dad, I have spent 24 years flying in the airforce. I just wanted to say, i am touched by your comments, and i am so sorry for your loss, best wishes to you and your mum.
One last thought young lady, i suspect that in between times of "making too much trouble up there "(and i hope that he is
), i think that you have probably made him one of the proudest dads ever. My grandmother (from Scotland) always told me that no one dies until people stop thinking about them!, i think with you, your Dad is in fine hands. God bless
Tigs
I don't know you and i didn't know your dad, I have spent 24 years flying in the airforce. I just wanted to say, i am touched by your comments, and i am so sorry for your loss, best wishes to you and your mum.
One last thought young lady, i suspect that in between times of "making too much trouble up there "(and i hope that he is
), i think that you have probably made him one of the proudest dads ever. My grandmother (from Scotland) always told me that no one dies until people stop thinking about them!, i think with you, your Dad is in fine hands. God blessTigs
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Mini 'Q'
God bless you love, I know everyone who knew 'Q' will miss him very much. I had the privilege of working with him out in theatre up until that fateful day, albeit as a groundy, I just want you to know that he often talked about you and your mum and he loved you very much. I am sure he will be in the Carrisbrooke in the sky right now having a pint of 'real beer with a head' and a ciggy. He will always be watching over you, now and forever. Take care of yourselves, and Angela, look after that hat! XXX
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