Hurricane down sadly
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I was there today and although I didn't witness the impact, I saw the first smoke go up and everything that followed. A few minutes earlier the guys had all taxied out along the crowd line, canopies back, waving to the crowd who all waved back. Consequently, I'm feeling pretty empty about the day's events.
A terrible loss but perhaps some small consolation that the pilot died doing what he loved.
RIP
A terrible loss but perhaps some small consolation that the pilot died doing what he loved.
RIP
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Oh no. As much as I love the old Hurricane I feel more desparate for the family, friends and colleagues of the pilot. The 15th Sept for heavens sake. I just hope that all those who went before are looking after him in the great bar up there and beyond. God bless fella.
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Thoughts to all families involved, a tragedy all round. I believe it`s the same a/c that just performed a brilliant display here in the Channel Islands on thursday. God bless.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of the pilot. RIP.
The pilot of BD707 put on a wonderful display at Duxford last weekend. Here is an image that I took on Sunday 9th September.
A further image from Duxford on the 9th.
The pilot of BD707 put on a wonderful display at Duxford last weekend. Here is an image that I took on Sunday 9th September.
A further image from Duxford on the 9th.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/danthompson/1388020544/Missing man tribute.. Very touching
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...8020544&size=l
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...8020544&size=l
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A very sad day for aviation indeed, condolences from myself and my family, not only for this sad event, but also for the loss of Colin McRae and pax in a separate event.
My thoughts are with you all !
CRPxGood
My thoughts are with you all !
CRPxGood
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What excellent photos!
Condolences to those bereaved.
Doesn't a missing man normally involve 4 aircraft (at least) with one pulling up????
@TEEEJ
What excellent photos!
Condolences to those bereaved.
Doesn't a missing man normally involve 4 aircraft (at least) with one pulling up????
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I'd just like to post these images as a tribute.
They were taken on the 8th of September at Duxford. Same aircraft, but I don't want to post large images of the pilot.
Larger resolution images are available on request.
All Copyright Martin Lee 2007, feel free to use as you wish in a respectful and non-commercial manner.
They were taken on the 8th of September at Duxford. Same aircraft, but I don't want to post large images of the pilot.
Larger resolution images are available on request.
All Copyright Martin Lee 2007, feel free to use as you wish in a respectful and non-commercial manner.
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I drove past the airshow whilst this display was taking place, indeed one of the Hurricanes I'm guessing was involved was hangared next to my office at the airport. A truly impressive machine & truly terrible news.
For what it's worth, an impressive display & it looked like the guys were having the time of their lives. I hope the lost pilot was.
For what it's worth, an impressive display & it looked like the guys were having the time of their lives. I hope the lost pilot was.
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