British Helicopter Crash in Iraq
 

Sky News just had breaking news on a Britsh Military Puma crash in Iraq. News came courtesy of AP.

Initial news reports one fatality.

Thoughts with them all



http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...143828,00.html

Just seen the Sky news flash , MOD announced a Puma crashed , as reported already 1 x 'Soldier' dead, my thought are with them hope the crew are all ok . As to date no reports on how or why ? be careful out there boys keep your heads down


http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...143828,00.html

Let's spare a thought for the families of those involved and wait until the facts are known before continuiing this......

Yes indeed SandChopper.

Usual thoughts, prayers and condolences, let's hope for more than usual restraint unless/until facts are known......

Condolences to the families in these anxious times. Respect to the rest of the forces out there.

Casualty Named
 

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...161328,00.html

Another mate gone......:(

My heartfelt condolences to Kris's family, friends and colleagues. A sad day both in theatre and back at Benson.

Really at a loss as to what to say.......Bloody nice bloke......

RIP fella

Damn.

Condolences to the family. What a terrible loss.

To all those at Benson too.

Another top bloke lost in an accident. We'll miss you Kris.
Thought with friends and family.

From a fellow Red Dragon

Kris was one of my students on Wales UAS. I'm very sad that he has lost his life in such a tragic way.

I will remember him as dedicated pilot who always strived to improve his performance.

My sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends, on behalf of all Red Dragons.

John Morrin

I flew with Kris at Shawbury and then when he joined 230 Sqn in Northern Ireland - a good man who will be missed.

Condolences to his family.

Bugger.

So long Kris. Your warmth and generosity will be sorely missed.

Never could a man sing "Dragons, dragons, ra ra etc" so enthusiastically off-key.

:(

My condolences to family, friends and colleagues.

Although i'm AAC I knew Kris from NI and Iraq. I have fond memories of him at Omagh whilst spending many 48 hours duties together in the TSW shack. His crew-room banter was well on par and will be sorely missed.

Deeply gutted for all.

Regards, NP

I too knew Kris.

Words fail me. One of the nicest guys you could ever meet.

My thoughts are with his family and all those that knew him.

Puma Crash
 

Another Good Egg gone,

heartfelt thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Lets not forget the rest of his crew and wish them a speedy recovery.

:(

...survivors currently being well looked after at a hospital 'somewhere in central UK.'

...RIP Kris

Kris

A fella you could always count on to give you a grin.
A guy who was always there with hepful tips for us younger members of UWAS.

A true Red Dragon if ever there was one.

My sincere sympathies to his family, friends and close colleagues.

RIP Mate

Devastated to hear the news. A lovely man, with such a refreshing balance between his job and the rest of his life.
Another good friend lost.
Condolences to bereaved family.
I am really at a loss for words....

RIP Kris

I flew with Kris during his time with the Tigers.

Such a nice guy, who always had time for others- even if he was chin-strapped. Words fail you FFP, but I'm sure you'll remember that if there's one thing that Kris was never short of, it was the old 'chat'.

RIP

I didn't know Kris, but I can feel for his family and friends. It's always a sad day when you lose someone you work with, more especially in the Forces, where we go through so much, with camaraderie to hold us together to get the job done.

My thoughts tonight are with the rotary world...

RiP my fellow flier.

Hats off here...head bowed....saying a prayer for him and his family. I hope I have as many good things said about me when I go as he did. Sounds like quite a guy! Makes the loss all the greater.