RAF Tutor / Glider Collision - Condolences Thread
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RAF Tutor / Glider Collision - Condolences Thread
Another shame. Most likely a Tutor from Benson and one of the many civvie gliders about. RIP those that have lost their lives.
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My thoughts go out to those who tragically lost their lives today and their families & friends! I was rather shocked to hear of this accident especially as I flew close by shortly afterwards, returning from Halton in a Chippie - I heard the sad news from a friend on landing.
The weather was great and there were a few other aircraft up, including a handful of gliders, enjoying the conditions; it did not seem overly busy, though. Will wait to see what the BOI says but gliders and Tutors can be hard to spot on a day such as today.
The weather was great and there were a few other aircraft up, including a handful of gliders, enjoying the conditions; it did not seem overly busy, though. Will wait to see what the BOI says but gliders and Tutors can be hard to spot on a day such as today.
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Sadly, I saw one of the aircraft heading earthward whilst out and about today. Couldn't quite believe whether I had seen it or not but after reaching the scene the Police Heli Support Unit from Benson was already there and dealing with things.
Quite a sick feeling when seeing what the wreckage was and subsequently finding out that there were fatalities.
Another very sad day for the aviation world.
Thoughts and condolences to the families who have lost loved ones today.
Quite a sick feeling when seeing what the wreckage was and subsequently finding out that there were fatalities.
Another very sad day for the aviation world.
Thoughts and condolences to the families who have lost loved ones today.
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A very sad day for all, perhaps especially for those of us who have had the priveledge of taking cadets airborne for the first time. My thoughts and prayers for those and their families involved in this tragedy.
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When everyone has stopped bitching about colours.............
RIP MB, only met you the once but you clearly knew what you were talking about. Raised a glass tonight, my condolences to your family.
RIP MB, only met you the once but you clearly knew what you were talking about. Raised a glass tonight, my condolences to your family.
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As a family member of one of the crew that died, I wish, on behalf of the family, to thank everyone for their kind words. I also wish to pass my condolences onto the other family concerned, our thoughts are very much with you at this sad time too.
In time I hope we get an answer on what happened but I appreciate that human nature is to ponder and question .. We, the family are doing that ourselves.
Thanks again
PA
In time I hope we get an answer on what happened but I appreciate that human nature is to ponder and question .. We, the family are doing that ourselves.
Thanks again
PA
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My condolences to the family and friends of those lost and my thoughts are with the glider pilot who survived to carry the burden of this for the rest of his life.
This weekend was a busy weekend for GA and Gliding, whilst instructing at a VGS this weekend I lost count of the number of aircraft my students and I spotted, I wonder just how many we didn't see!
On numerous occasions one of us spotted a glider or light aircraft only for it to "disappear" in an instant before the other could get eyes on, sometimes no matter how good the lookout close shaves are inevitable.
Lets all take this as a reminder to keep looking out for each other.
This weekend was a busy weekend for GA and Gliding, whilst instructing at a VGS this weekend I lost count of the number of aircraft my students and I spotted, I wonder just how many we didn't see!
On numerous occasions one of us spotted a glider or light aircraft only for it to "disappear" in an instant before the other could get eyes on, sometimes no matter how good the lookout close shaves are inevitable.
Lets all take this as a reminder to keep looking out for each other.
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Condolences & thoughts to all involved - directly and indirectly. And that involves the glider pilot too.
As others have stated, this is neither the time or place for speculation, recrimination or otherwise.
Merely an observation. The Tutor has a broad canopy arch. It does not have an inertia reel safety harness.
RIP
As others have stated, this is neither the time or place for speculation, recrimination or otherwise.
Merely an observation. The Tutor has a broad canopy arch. It does not have an inertia reel safety harness.
RIP
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How sad this, and the other Tutor mid-air has been to me. All 3 captains I knew; one I served with back in the 80s, the other I knew as a fast-jet mate and sadly the youngest of the 3, had only recently graduated from Linton at the time of his death. During my 46 years of military aviation, I've lost many friends and colleagues in flying accidents and these tragedies are never any easier to accept.
My condolences to the families at this difficult time.
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My condolences to the families at this difficult time.
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Sincere condolences to Bev, Alisdair, Kirsty & Fiona on the sad loss of a loving husband & father, Wg Cdr (Rtd) Mike Blee, ex 206 Sqn Nimrods, OC 51 Sqn & a great bloke.
'Per Ardua Ad Astra'
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I would like to add my condolences to the two families involved in this tragic loss. Hopefully, both families can take some comfort from knowing that they are in the thoughts and prayers of many people tonight. Those who knew Mike know what a true gentlemen he was, as well as a fantastic boss, with time for everybody. I'm sure I speak for all those who served under him on 51 that he will be sadly missed. RIP
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I don't normally feel the need to join the throng publicly and prefer my own thoughts on these matters but I am shocked and enormously saddened at seeing Mike's name. I had the honour and complete privilege of serving with Mike for 2 happy, happy years in the USA with lots of good days and plenty of merry evenings. He was a gentleman of the first order with a great brain and a ready smile, truly one of life's nice guys. My sincerest condolences to the wonderful family at this sad time - Jan and I feel a great sense of loss. You were lousy at golf Mike - we all were but like with everything else, you never gave up. See you later mate. RIP