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Old 20th Mar 2018, 16:13
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Not even confirmed it was one of the Reds, could be the press with their normal accuracy i.e. Hawk = Red Arrows
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 16:25
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It's amazing how many people look at Military Aviation on pPRuNe when there is a prang.

1850 looking;: 360 members: 1490 guests.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 16:28
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foxmoth, if you carefully read every word of this Guardian report you will find your confirmation.


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...se-north-wales
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 16:44
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If one visits the Red Arrows twitter account, "red arrows@rafredarrows" there is a post which includes the statement "We are investigating the incident".
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 17:14
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“Local aviation enthusiast Wyn Evans said the aircraft was seen to be taking off when something happened, and speculated it could either have been engine failure or a bird strike.

“It continued banking right towards the railway line and back again towards the airfield. It approached the runway and two were seen to eject and the Hawk crashed on the airfield”, he said.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 17:15
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Originally Posted by foxmoth
Not even confirmed it was one of the Reds, could be the press with their normal accuracy i.e. Hawk = Red Arrows
Had reportedly just departed Valley for Scampton, with two on board, pretty high probability that it would have been a Red.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 17:16
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Photos on the BBC website show red aircraft wreckage
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There is a large photo of it after it crashed in the Daily Mail.

Red Arrows jet has crashed after incident at RAF station in Wales | Daily Mail Online
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 17:58
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Do they still carry an Engineer in the back?
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:04
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I hope both are ok. Reports are of two on board and only 1 chute seen, i sincerely hope that's a witness error.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:05
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Saw one report seeing two chutes, I too hope they are good.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:12
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Do they still carry an Engineer in the back?
That's given the media vultures eyeing this thread another line of invasive enquiry...
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:12
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Several hours since the incident and still no news. Not looking good. F*ck.

I see the Reds were scheduled to play BBMF is a charity footie match in Lincoln tonight.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:19
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My earlier comment about wishing I hadn't started the thread was based round the speed with which people reacted to a callsign and reports of a chute without waiting to see how many were on board the 2 seat aircraft. One comment regarding ' Martin Baker' in particular was unfortunate at the very least.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:21
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Christ Almighty, there's some really anal buggers on this site.

What part of Professional Pilots RUMOUR Network don't you like?

If you object to the posts, don't come here.

Just for the record, I'm an ex-SFSO, but I'm also here.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:24
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Tragically one confirmed fatality.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:32
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Originally Posted by H Peacock
Tragically one confirmed fatality.
Have you got a source for that H?
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:32
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The BBC have just reported that, tragically, an Engineer has been killed. The pilot is being treated in hospital.

My thoughts are with all concerned. RIP.
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Originally Posted by H Peacock
Tragically one confirmed fatality.
Sadly the engineer that was back seating.
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Old 20th Mar 2018, 18:32
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BBC News on R4 just now confirming an apparant RAF report that an engineer has sadly died.

RIP..
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