cruiseczechs

Deepest sympathies to all the families involved.

I didn't know any of the O's, but I knew 4 of the knockers through 201 or the sim, all great blokes.

regards

cruiseczechs (ex 201 dryman)

max2105

Left 201 Sqn less than a year ago. Found out the news on the other side of the globe - ripped my heart and thoughts right back to Kinloss.

Great guys - you will be sorely missed.

Love to your families in this hardest of times.

JD

Willy Miller

17 (and counting) pages, it says it all.
All our thoughts are with the crew, their loved ones, all at Kinloss and on det. will be raising a glass.

Mat “Shifty” Taylor ex 120Sqn.

HappyHunter

I'm sitting at home on OPS standby at Kinloss while my friends share a beer together on 120SQN commiserating our recent loss. Thought I'd take a look at this thread and I am overwhelmed at the number of condolence and sympathy messages.

I only knew 5 of the crew, 1 of whom was a good friend. This is a big reminder of losing my friends in Toronto in '95 - I was on 120 Sqn crew 9 until 4 weeks prior to the accident.

I don't think I can begin to convey how devastated Kinloss is right now - time is standing still here. The press are camped like wolves outside the gate but the squadron commanders are doing a good job despite this.

For Gary, Steve, Ady, Q, Jez and Al - Rest in peace my friends.
For the families of all concerned - my deepest deepest sympathy.
For the lads still in theatre - you are doing a fantastic job and I look forward to seeing you out there soon.
For the boys and girls drinking on 120Sqn - the pianos are all over on 201.

SOURFILTH

The world is a lesser place today.....God's speed guys.

To those of you I knew - I am a better person for knowing you.

ExRAFRadar

My deepest condolences to all the families at this tragic time.

Those you left behind will miss you but those who went before you will welcome you at happy hour.

Long time since I left but my heart is always with the Hunter family.

God's speed.

alwayzinit

Just gutted by the news of a "Hunter" down.

My best wishes and sincere condolences to the families.

Rest easy lads.

Alwayz

ex CXX and 42

ExRAFAC

There, but for the grace of God......

Bye Gary, Bye Steve, Bye Ady. To you and those I never met, I salute you.

Ex 42, CXX, 206

Gwladys

Still can't find the words to express my feelings. I sincerely hope that the families of the guys involved gain some crumb of comfort from the many posts on here.
I had the priviliege of flying on 201 with some of the crew, and was taught to instruct by Al at Linton - a nicer guy you will not meet.
Rest in peace boys. All my thoughts are with your families, in particular the children who can feel proud to have fathers like yourselves.

DICKY the PIG

Still struggling to comprehend......rest easy boys.
Ade, I'm gonna miss opening your mail, and having mine read by you first.
Can't seem to think of anything funny to say at the moment....even PMA can't laugh and post us together again.
Sleep well Davies709,
Davies705.

6foottanker

Days later and I still can't believe it's happened. Thoughts are with all the families, and everyone at Kinloss. Was out there last month working with the Rod and knew SS from Jefts. Have raised a glass to you all and wish you god speed.

6'

Wossie

Time is standing still at the moment. Have lost some very good friends, some who I knew only as colleagues and some who I didn't know but counted as future friends or colleagues. We will get by and time will eventually start to move again and as they say time is a healer, but it doesn't provide a full cure, we will always remember.

RIP

Safety_Helmut

Worst fears confirmed today when I saw the photographs, the same Ady Davies that taught me a valuable lesson many moons ago when I was a young lad on 51. If you're reading this, do you remember those SSA fuses out in Cyprus ?

Rest in peace all of you.

Safety_Helmut

IZP

Never felt the slightest temptation to post before. RIP fellas.

CXX 95-01

Always a Sapper

Nice one Brian.

Mike Oxbigg

Words cannot describe the sense of shock here at Kinloss and the local area at the moment, it seems to have affected everyone.
RIP Guys, particularly Gary Q and Steve Beattie. I find it hard to believe we won't see them walking into the office any more.

heights good

I only knew JL, what a top bloke. I went through basic Airmen Aircrew Training with him. John kept me on the straight and narrow. I could list numerous stories about his antics and escapades but not really the place.

RIP Langy ill have a beer for you. There will be a lot of broken hearts all over for you. God speed mate

bangin0ut

Its difficult to put my feelings into words right now, other than to say 'numb'
My deepest sympathy for all those involved at this most tragic and devestating time.
Tapper, Langy, Steve, Gareth, and Swarbs, thanks for making my last OCU courses as an instructor ones that will live in the memory for so many reasons!
As already said 'just great guys'
RIP one and all
Ex 201, 120 and 42

old-timer

Deepest Respects to one & all, you paid the highest price & I pray this country never forgets.

The conflicts may change but the spirit remains the same - honour & respect, forever to the end.
Godspeed.


Thinking of you all at this tragic time - kindest condolences for the families, friends & colleagues


Deepest respects & sincere support to all on op's overseas & in UK.

Monkeywoman

Yet again more heartache and sadness for all the families & loved ones involved with the Nimrod accident.
With deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you, my thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
( I do know how you all feel at the moment & would be lying if I said it gets any easier, you've all got some very hard days ahead of you).

God Bless you all
RIP x