Chopper down in Morecambe
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RIP guys. I knew Si very well during his time in the AAC. A-G as has been said you are indeed an ARSSE. The aircraft veered left about 500ft away from the rig. At that height and speed what happened to them was almost certainly not survivable despite the right equipment and training. A Eurocopter veering left sounds like loss of Tail Rotor Thrust to me (not meaning to speculate) and at that speed and height there would be little they could do. RIP.
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Times like this are always hard for all involved in aviation, but when you know someone it makes it that little bit worse.
I do not know any of the pax or the captain of the aircraft but my deepest thoughts are with their families at this time.
I did know Si very well and have spent many many hours in the cockpit with him and may I say what a true professional aviator he was.
Socially, a gentle giant who always had a boisterous grin and grufty laugh that brought laughter to all around him.
You will be missed big fella and thoughts and prayers go out to all your family at this tragic time.
EEB
I do not know any of the pax or the captain of the aircraft but my deepest thoughts are with their families at this time.
I did know Si very well and have spent many many hours in the cockpit with him and may I say what a true professional aviator he was.
Socially, a gentle giant who always had a boisterous grin and grufty laugh that brought laughter to all around him.
You will be missed big fella and thoughts and prayers go out to all your family at this tragic time.
EEB
Having flown with both chaps money and danger were most certainly the lowest of priorities.
RIP & God bless to all involved.
Sky news on form as usual.
Loads of video of an RAF SAR cab and a big picture of an RN Seaking behind the presenters. All emblazoned with Helicopter Crash, Disaster, Destruction, etc, etc. Is it that difficult to find a picture of a Dauphin for a backdrop?
RIP guys, condolences to family and friends.
LXGB
Loads of video of an RAF SAR cab and a big picture of an RN Seaking behind the presenters. All emblazoned with Helicopter Crash, Disaster, Destruction, etc, etc. Is it that difficult to find a picture of a Dauphin for a backdrop?
RIP guys, condolences to family and friends.
LXGB
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Sad loss!
Me and Fodders both came from the same Infantry Regiment to the AAC, great bloke to be around with!!
FLIGHT IS FREEDOM IN IT'S PUREST FORM,
TO DANCE WITH THE CLOUDS, WHICH FOLLOW A STORM;
TO ROLL AND GLIDE, TO WHEEL AND SPIN;
TO FEEL THE JOY THAT SWELLS WITHIN;
TO LEAVE THE EARTH WITH ITS TROUBLES AND FLY,
AND KNOW THE WARMTH OF A CLEAR SPRING SKY;
THEN BACK TO EARTH AT THE END OF THE DAY,
RELEASED FROM THE TENSIONS WHICH MELTED AWAY.
SHOULD MY END COME WHILE I AM IN FLIGHT,
WHETHER BRIGHTEST DAY OR DARKEST NIGHT;
SPARE ME YOUR PITY AND SHRUG OFF THE PAIN,
SECURE IN THE KNOWLEDGE, THAT I'D DO IT AGAIN;
FOR EACH OF US IS CREATED TO DIE,
AND WITHIN ME I KNOW,
I WAS BORN TO FLY
RIP friend
FLIGHT IS FREEDOM IN IT'S PUREST FORM,
TO DANCE WITH THE CLOUDS, WHICH FOLLOW A STORM;
TO ROLL AND GLIDE, TO WHEEL AND SPIN;
TO FEEL THE JOY THAT SWELLS WITHIN;
TO LEAVE THE EARTH WITH ITS TROUBLES AND FLY,
AND KNOW THE WARMTH OF A CLEAR SPRING SKY;
THEN BACK TO EARTH AT THE END OF THE DAY,
RELEASED FROM THE TENSIONS WHICH MELTED AWAY.
SHOULD MY END COME WHILE I AM IN FLIGHT,
WHETHER BRIGHTEST DAY OR DARKEST NIGHT;
SPARE ME YOUR PITY AND SHRUG OFF THE PAIN,
SECURE IN THE KNOWLEDGE, THAT I'D DO IT AGAIN;
FOR EACH OF US IS CREATED TO DIE,
AND WITHIN ME I KNOW,
I WAS BORN TO FLY
RIP friend
