Dreadful news :(

GrahamB73: I think a lot of people, myself included, would rather you didn't post a link. I saw one image on the BBC and wished I hadn't.

CS

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, given the nature of this forum.

Oh no - such terrible news.

Condolences to all.

I was there today and although I didn't witness the impact, I saw the first smoke go up and everything that followed. A few minutes earlier the guys had all taxied out along the crowd line, canopies back, waving to the crowd who all waved back. Consequently, I'm feeling pretty empty about the day's events.

A terrible loss but perhaps some small consolation that the pilot died doing what he loved.

RIP

No foot and mouth restrictions, usual BBC L.O.B.

Terrible news, my thoughts and condolences to all concerned. The warbird world loses another.

The missing man formation was heart rending. That'll be seared into my memory long term.

Oh no. As much as I love the old Hurricane I feel more desparate for the family, friends and colleagues of the pilot. The 15th Sept for heavens sake. I just hope that all those who went before are looking after him in the great bar up there and beyond. God bless fella.

Thoughts to all families involved, a tragedy all round. I believe it`s the same a/c that just performed a brilliant display here in the Channel Islands on thursday. God bless.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of the pilot. RIP.

The pilot of BD707 put on a wonderful display at Duxford last weekend. Here is an image that I took on Sunday 9th September.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2..._0339BD707.jpg

A further image from Duxford on the 9th.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2..._0290BD707.jpg

Fantastic pictures.Realy do speak two thousand words. Thanks for posting them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danthompson/1388020544/Missing man tribute.. Very touching

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...8020544&size=l

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danthompson/1388020544/
This does.
Cusco

R.I.P. Very sad. :(

Damn.

Apart from condolences, I can't think of much more to say. A good man and his good cab gone. BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

A very sad day for aviation indeed, condolences from myself and my family, not only for this sad event, but also for the loss of Colin McRae and pax in a separate event.
My thoughts are with you all !

CRPxGood

@Leon Jabachjabicz

@TEEEJ

What excellent photos!

Condolences to those bereaved.


Doesn't a missing man normally involve 4 aircraft (at least) with one pulling up????

I'd just like to post these images as a tribute.
They were taken on the 8th of September at Duxford. Same aircraft, but I don't want to post large images of the pilot.

Larger resolution images are available on request.

http://www.cometblue.com/bd707/DSC_4224.jpg

http://www.cometblue.com/bd707/DSC_4230.jpg

http://www.cometblue.com/bd707/DSC_4271.jpg

http://www.cometblue.com/bd707/DSC_4277.jpg



All Copyright Martin Lee 2007, feel free to use as you wish in a respectful and non-commercial manner.

I drove past the airshow whilst this display was taking place, indeed one of the Hurricanes I'm guessing was involved was hangared next to my office at the airport. A truly impressive machine & truly terrible news.

For what it's worth, an impressive display & it looked like the guys were having the time of their lives. I hope the lost pilot was.

@Clear Right,Px Good!

I asked a simple question as I was unsure. Go swear at someone else :mad: