St Athan Grob Aircraft Crash In Wales
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Let us remember the Cadets, their friends in the Corps and their Squadron who now have to come to terms with their sad loss.
Let us remember the AEF Instructors who gave their time, skill and ultimately their life serving in the Air Cadet Organisation.
Let us not forget all their families and friends at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences. It is a very sad day for the Air Training Corps family and parent Service.
Let us remember the AEF Instructors who gave their time, skill and ultimately their life serving in the Air Cadet Organisation.
Let us not forget all their families and friends at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences. It is a very sad day for the Air Training Corps family and parent Service.
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This is sad news indeed. The RAF is a big family, and a very close one. When my daughter walked in through THAT DOOR at RAFC Cranwell after her graduation parade, I had an overwhelming feeling that she had left my family... and joined another one, and I didn't mind a bit, because I know what a good family it is. They will feel this loss- as they do them all- very deeply. And I know none who would be elsewhere or be doing anything different. RIP.
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RIP
As an ex ATC cadet who enjoyed numerous trips in Chippy's, I am deeply saddened.
Seems there is dust in the air in Mexico City tonight, and have got some in my eyes.
Very, very sad news.
Seems there is dust in the air in Mexico City tonight, and have got some in my eyes.
Very, very sad news.
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My deepest condolences to the families and friends of those involved.
As a father of a cadet and a serving member of the RAF, I know too well how much pride and enjoyment the Air Training Corps brings to the youngsters involved.
My thoughts are with you; please try and seek some comfort in the sincere thoughts that we all have for you at this time.
RIP
As a father of a cadet and a serving member of the RAF, I know too well how much pride and enjoyment the Air Training Corps brings to the youngsters involved.
My thoughts are with you; please try and seek some comfort in the sincere thoughts that we all have for you at this time.
RIP
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It is a very long time indeed since I was involved with the Cadets but I am saddened beyond belief at this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with those left behind and for those tragically killed may you rest in peace.
Deepest Respects To All
What a sad sad day, deepest respects to all.
I loved my time flying with 5 AEF in the 70's & wouldn't have missed it for the world but words cannot ease the sadness of today.
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
I loved my time flying with 5 AEF in the 70's & wouldn't have missed it for the world but words cannot ease the sadness of today.
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
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It is a long time since I left the ATC as a CWO, but seeing Air Cadets "bag packing" in supermarkets recently, and reading the gliding thread has brought back many fond memories of my younger life. I think the Air training Corps offers the younger generation the perfect vehicle to become model citizens, whatever career they choose in life.
A very sad loss for all involved, and my heart goes out to all the families. My heart totally sank when I heard this news.
A very sad loss for all involved, and my heart goes out to all the families. My heart totally sank when I heard this news.
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Very sad news, worst fears confirmed.
Memories of my time in the ACO and Tutor experiences are very fond indeed, contrary to popular belief, the force looks very fondly upon the ACO, the thoughts of the Merlin fleet are with you all.
RIP
Memories of my time in the ACO and Tutor experiences are very fond indeed, contrary to popular belief, the force looks very fondly upon the ACO, the thoughts of the Merlin fleet are with you all.
RIP
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A terribly sad day; Mrs T and I send our deepest condolences to all touched by this tragedy... spent many a happy hour in the Tutor as a UAS QFI helping out with the AEF and seeing the happy faces of cadets... this is so so sad!
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My AEF memories in a Chipmunk are amongst the most important I have of my youth. I went on to become a VGS instructor on the Vigilant providing AEF which I enormously enjoyed and which founded my career.
A tragedy of this order. The mind repels it. Just tragic.
RIP
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A tragedy of this order. The mind repels it. Just tragic.
RIP
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With Deepest Sympathy
On this of all days, I happened to meet up with a former Squadron mate who said 'You'll never guess, but I took your son flying last week', and so he had, on an AEF trip in a Tutor at Cranwell. So, not just through work (but there, as well, as it happens), I have some idea of the true worth of the AEF system. It goes way, way, beyond anything you can measure in a Log Book, an Auth Sheet or a balance sheet.
Whist it might mean little, my thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event.
And, if you read this, son, yes I have always said I would most likely never post on here. Well, just take a look at the rest of this thread, hear what others are trying to put into words and, for as long as it is what you want to do, keep on flying.
Per Ardua...
Scopesie.
Whist it might mean little, my thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event.
And, if you read this, son, yes I have always said I would most likely never post on here. Well, just take a look at the rest of this thread, hear what others are trying to put into words and, for as long as it is what you want to do, keep on flying.
Per Ardua...
Scopesie.
Condolences to all, of course. To our fellow aviators who were flying the aircraft, and to the two young ladies who might have joined us, had fate been kinder.
Allow this journo (and aviator) to pre-empt the proper processes to make this observation.
Nothing worthwhile is ever 100%, guaranteed risk free, but please let's not allow ourselves to overreact to this.
Air Cadet air experience flying has had a magnificent safety record, and has given life experiences to thousands, and the value of those experiences can never be properly measured.
Of course we must strive to make our children as safe as possible, but surely not to the extent that their lives and experiences are sanitised and 'toned down'.
For the families, we all understand that nothing is worth the loss of their loved ones, and I hope that I don't sound callous. This is, of course, a tragedy, and I weep with the rest.
Allow this journo (and aviator) to pre-empt the proper processes to make this observation.
Nothing worthwhile is ever 100%, guaranteed risk free, but please let's not allow ourselves to overreact to this.
Air Cadet air experience flying has had a magnificent safety record, and has given life experiences to thousands, and the value of those experiences can never be properly measured.
Of course we must strive to make our children as safe as possible, but surely not to the extent that their lives and experiences are sanitised and 'toned down'.
For the families, we all understand that nothing is worth the loss of their loved ones, and I hope that I don't sound callous. This is, of course, a tragedy, and I weep with the rest.
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It was the AEF at Cambridge and the mighty Chipmunk that first sparked my desire to enter this world of aviation many moons ago, as a keen CCF cadet, and to those involved I shall be eternally grateful, for they introduced me to the finest profession known to man (imho). To hear of the loss of an aircraft and its crew is always shocking and numbing, but these circumstances make it so much more poignant.
I was out today with my youngest lad and could hear the buzz of the Tutors from Benson enjoying an 8/8 blue day and, as a proud father, I cannot help but harbour the hope that he might be daft enough t o follow his dad's footsteps. Today's news does not deter me, nor will it others, as has been alluded to on here.
My brother lives 8 miles from the site. I shall be sure to pay my respects when we are next there. My thoughts and condolences to all the families. Per ardua ad astra.
I was out today with my youngest lad and could hear the buzz of the Tutors from Benson enjoying an 8/8 blue day and, as a proud father, I cannot help but harbour the hope that he might be daft enough t o follow his dad's footsteps. Today's news does not deter me, nor will it others, as has been alluded to on here.
My brother lives 8 miles from the site. I shall be sure to pay my respects when we are next there. My thoughts and condolences to all the families. Per ardua ad astra.