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Old 3rd Apr 2018, 19:43
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Following the 2011 Red Arrow accident, involving the death of Flt Lt Cunningham, it was recommended that modifications should be made to the ejection seat safety pin and the Seat Pan Firing Handle (SPFH). Does anyone know what modifications were finalised, and if they have now been embodied?

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Yes and yes.
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Old 3rd Apr 2018, 19:46
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Thanks. If you need any ballast to test the theory, give me a shout.
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Old 4th Apr 2018, 12:05
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Originally Posted by Distant Voice
Following the 2011 Red Arrow accident, involving the death of Flt Lt Cunningham, it was recommended that modifications should be made to the ejection seat safety pin and the Seat Pan Firing Handle (SPFH). Does anyone know what modifications were finalised, and if they have now been embodied?

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".......and have there been any changes to procedures for reinstalling the pin, I.e not when on the move and only when a visual, positive, confirmation of correct replacement can be made?
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Old 4th Apr 2018, 13:31
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A few posts up, there was mention that Flt Lt Stark has been substituted for this season.

Ignoring all the emotive discussion, could someone please tell me who is standing in? Is it one of last year’s team?
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Old 4th Apr 2018, 20:30
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Ignoring all the emotive discussion, could someone please tell me who is standing in? Is it one of last year’s team?
I'm probably too late, but my vote goes to the great Richard Thomas. He's only completed 7 years in the Reds so why not make it a nice round 10!
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Old 4th Apr 2018, 20:48
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you are too late Mr Peacock.
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Old 10th Apr 2018, 11:44
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The Reds have announced their display schedule for 2018

First event is in the first week of June.

https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams...rows/displays/
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Old 10th Apr 2018, 17:13
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Mike Ling is to be Red 3 this year...

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Old 10th Apr 2018, 18:51
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Makes perfect sense.
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I know the circumstances are very sad, but its brilliant to have Mike back as he has done so much for the team over the years.
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Old 10th Apr 2018, 21:03
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Just need to paint one of them blue.
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Old 10th Apr 2018, 22:43
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Originally Posted by RAF_Techie101
Just need to paint one of them blue.
The most appropriate and fitting comment I have seen on here
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Old 11th Apr 2018, 06:49
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Originally Posted by RAF_Techie101
Just need to paint one of them blue.
What a superb gesture that would be. Well said.
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Old 11th Apr 2018, 10:43
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Can't take the credit - Skytoons came up with it. I considered tweeting it to the team, but actually thought they'd have thought of it already.

Red Arrows ? Blue Tribute ? Skytoons
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Old 11th Apr 2018, 11:02
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With these prints costing upwards of £30, I struggling to see the difference between this and the earlier much-derided photographer making money from the incident.
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Old 11th Apr 2018, 14:32
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Just need to paint one of them blue
Obviously a story there, can you explain to we noobs please?
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Old 11th Apr 2018, 14:42
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Red Arrows engineers are known as ‘The Blues’.
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Old 11th Apr 2018, 23:39
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Originally Posted by RAF_Techie101
Just need to paint one of them blue.
That gets a very big thumbs up from me, cracking idea.
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Old 12th Apr 2018, 00:51
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Originally Posted by RAF_Techie101
Just need to paint one of them blue.
What a fantastic idea.
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Old 12th Apr 2018, 07:55
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Originally Posted by Mickj3
What a fantastic idea.
And also in the RAF Centenary, a demonstrable recognition on so many levels of the contribution and sacrifice of those who support.
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