2007 Puma Crash, Enquiry and Inquest (Merged)
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Terrible news, my thoughts are with all families involved.
As for the newspaper speculation...
The photo of the crash site on the BBC news website gives a very clear idea to the type & leaves no excuses for incorrect assumptions.
Per Ardua.
As for the newspaper speculation...
The photo of the crash site on the BBC news website gives a very clear idea to the type & leaves no excuses for incorrect assumptions.
Per Ardua.
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I won't type here the first thing I said when I heard this news and saw the pictures of the wreckage.
EDIT
BBC just said that the MoD have confirmed it to be a 33 Sqn Puma.
Terrible news - condolences to those killed in the accident and everyone left behind. Speedy recovery to the rest.
Weeman
EDIT
BBC just said that the MoD have confirmed it to be a 33 Sqn Puma.
Terrible news - condolences to those killed in the accident and everyone left behind. Speedy recovery to the rest.
Weeman
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http://itn.co.uk/news/09549af394deb8...e1306443e.html
ITN news link above states the aircraft type.
My thoughts and sincere condolences to those family and friends who are touched by this tragedy.
Tom
ITN news link above states the aircraft type.
My thoughts and sincere condolences to those family and friends who are touched by this tragedy.
Tom
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Very sad news, my thoughts are with all the families and friends of those involved.
The MoD has released a helpline number for concerned families of service personnel to contact them - 08457 800900.
RIP
The MoD has released a helpline number for concerned families of service personnel to contact them - 08457 800900.
RIP
Hold on, prat at the back here....!
Does the broken cab in the picture not look like the aft pylon of a Chinook?
Let's wait until we hear the ac type from MOD itself!
Does the broken cab in the picture not look like the aft pylon of a Chinook?
Let's wait until we hear the ac type from MOD itself!
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From the MoD website:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...hNearCatterick
Updated BBC photo and story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6938070.stm
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...hNearCatterick
Updated BBC photo and story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6938070.stm
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Whats Going on?
Eye witness being interviewed on BBC Breakfast TV stated he was watching a "twin rotor" Chinook hovering and saw it fall to the ground like a "sack of potatoes". Also, IMHO - the wreckage photo looks like a Chinook - too "bulky" for a Puma????????
Eye witness being interviewed on BBC Breakfast TV stated he was watching a "twin rotor" Chinook hovering and saw it fall to the ground like a "sack of potatoes". Also, IMHO - the wreckage photo looks like a Chinook - too "bulky" for a Puma????????
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Gainesy, T-R, turn the pic through 180 degrees to get a better idea of what you're looking at . Seems to be a Puma.
RIP chaps, speedy recovery to the injured.
RIP chaps, speedy recovery to the injured.
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Sad day for 33.
RIP whoever you may be, thoughts and condolences to family & friends.
Speedy and full recovery to the injured.
Mr C - ex-Puma Crewman
Speedy and full recovery to the injured.
Mr C - ex-Puma Crewman
Last edited by Master Gunner; 9th Aug 2007 at 08:48.
RIP. A tragic accident. Condolences from a former 33 Squip. A sad loss for the Squadron, Benson and the Forces.
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