Navy Helicopters Crash : Sad Day For Faa
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Navy Helicopters Crash : Sad Day For Faa
Our thoughts and condolences go the families of those invloved
They died in the line of duty and serving their country.
SKY NEWS ITEM
NAVY HELICOPTERS CRASH
Seven crew members are missing, feared dead, after two Royal Navy Sea King Airborne Early Warning helicopters collided in mid-air over international waters in the Gulf today.
British forces spokesman Group Captain Al Lockwood told Sky News the helicopters hit each other and did not crash as a result of enemy activity.
"It happened in the early hours," he said. "A search is underway for the missing crew.
"A total of seven people were on board and no survivors have been found as yet," he said.
"But we are doing our utmost to establish very, very quickly what the implications could be and what caused the accident itself."
He added: "The most important thing at this moment is with notifying next of kin of the casualties."
The exact location of the crash has not been disclosed.
Eight British soldiers and four US marines were killed in a helicopter crash in Kuwait on Friday.
They died in the line of duty and serving their country.
SKY NEWS ITEM
NAVY HELICOPTERS CRASH
Seven crew members are missing, feared dead, after two Royal Navy Sea King Airborne Early Warning helicopters collided in mid-air over international waters in the Gulf today.
British forces spokesman Group Captain Al Lockwood told Sky News the helicopters hit each other and did not crash as a result of enemy activity.
"It happened in the early hours," he said. "A search is underway for the missing crew.
"A total of seven people were on board and no survivors have been found as yet," he said.
"But we are doing our utmost to establish very, very quickly what the implications could be and what caused the accident itself."
He added: "The most important thing at this moment is with notifying next of kin of the casualties."
The exact location of the crash has not been disclosed.
Eight British soldiers and four US marines were killed in a helicopter crash in Kuwait on Friday.
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A desperately sad and tragic day, not only for 849 but for us all.
Like the rest, I send my heartfelt condolences to all family and friends of those lost.
As Gulf_slf says, they died serving their country, and we are all proud of them.
God Bless them all.
The Swinging Monkey
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Like the rest, I send my heartfelt condolences to all family and friends of those lost.
As Gulf_slf says, they died serving their country, and we are all proud of them.
God Bless them all.
The Swinging Monkey
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I would like to post my sincere condolences to the families of the six Royal Navy and one US Navy aircrew tragically killed in the NAG this morning. Also my thoughts are with the squadron mates back at Culdrose and the crew of the Ark still out there fighting the war. Truely a sad day for the RN.
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My heartfelt condolences to all the family and friends of the top people who lost their lives today. My thoughts, as an ex-member of the Flaming Datum Drinking Fraternity, also go out to all those from Culdrose who fly the Great Grey Whale of the Sky. Raise a beer to them from those of us who, due to location, cannot.
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As a Bagman, I am truly shocked and saddened. Our community has lost 7 fine friends courageously doing their duty.
Mine and my wife's heart goes out to all the loved ones left behind, and to their Squadron mates left bereft on the Ark. Baggers throughout give them all the support they need at this trying time.
Rest in Peace fellas ...
Oggin
Mine and my wife's heart goes out to all the loved ones left behind, and to their Squadron mates left bereft on the Ark. Baggers throughout give them all the support they need at this trying time.
Rest in Peace fellas ...
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My deepest condolences to the families of those involved and their comrades on R07. It must be a terrible time for everyone on the Squadron and that fine ship.
Such a sad day the FAA and the Royal Navy have not had for many years. The baggers are such a tight nit community this will be so hard to take. It was a pleasure serving with all at 849 during my time as 801 Freddie and words cannot express the sadness I feel at the passing of friends and former ship mates.
You died helping make the world a safer place for us all, rest in eternal peace.
Such a sad day the FAA and the Royal Navy have not had for many years. The baggers are such a tight nit community this will be so hard to take. It was a pleasure serving with all at 849 during my time as 801 Freddie and words cannot express the sadness I feel at the passing of friends and former ship mates.
You died helping make the world a safer place for us all, rest in eternal peace.
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Condolences
Two days in a row I've been woken by the news of UK losses in the Gulf and have carried on the day with a heavy heart. Having flown with 849 as a holdover and, most lately, as a temporary addition to the crew, words cannot properly express my sadness at the loss of 7 members of the FAA community.
As a Junglie, the loss of 8 Royal Marines yesterday was equally saddening and led to a very quiet and sombre day.
RIP guys, your professionalism and dedication will not be forgotten. I hope that other PPRuNers, particularly current or former members of the FAA or RM will find the opportunity to join me in raising a glass to you tonight.
As a Junglie, the loss of 8 Royal Marines yesterday was equally saddening and led to a very quiet and sombre day.
RIP guys, your professionalism and dedication will not be forgotten. I hope that other PPRuNers, particularly current or former members of the FAA or RM will find the opportunity to join me in raising a glass to you tonight.
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My deepest condolences to all the family and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident.
As an ex-pinger, Sim instructor and F2 I have worked alongside the Baggers and they have always been a group who worked and played hard up there with the best. We'll be raising a beer Downunda for you.
The world wide Sea King community has lost some of its own.
We will remember them!
As an ex-pinger, Sim instructor and F2 I have worked alongside the Baggers and they have always been a group who worked and played hard up there with the best. We'll be raising a beer Downunda for you.
The world wide Sea King community has lost some of its own.
We will remember them!
