Hurricane down sadly
 

Being reported on another website that Hurricane has crashed at Shoreham Airshow.
http://forums.airshows.co.uk/cgi-bin...ST;f=1;t=38222

Condolences to all concerned

Very, very sad. Deepest condolences.

I've just seen 2 Spitfires heading south and I was telling my son about the BBMF and why old aeroplanes are kept flying. Very, very sad news.

Just got back. Trying not to be sick.

Deepest sympathies to all concerned.

more here:-
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6996734.stm

Thoughts are with everyone affected by this.

Condolences to all those concerned and thoughts for the pilot and family,

Is this aircraft based (or previously) at Breighton?, been in there once for fuel and saw one similar?

...saw it...touched it....was in awe of it...if it was!!:sad:

According to other forums it was G-HURR which would make it the ex-Breighton one.

Terrible news. :(

Diary entry for today : Bugger.....

Sympathies to all affected.

Ironic as well that it has happened on Sep 15.
A reminder.

Anyone know who the pilot was?

Condolences to all those affected.

VFE.

Heartfelt sympathy to all involved.

On today of all days.

RIP.

"Anyone know who the pilot was"?

Not a question that will be answered on this forum (or anywhere else I hope) before the next of kin are informed:(

According to a few websites this is the old girl...
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/photos/.../9/1244938.jpg

Sadly, aircraft can be rebuilt but pilots can't :(

I've displayed at Shoreham and it can be ridiculously tight with rising ground to the North and on it a massive old private school to avoid.

Sad days...

LJ

Very very sad news

Condolences to all family members concerned.

Tigs

Very sad news.

BBC South Today news bulletin at 1740 had pictures showing black smoke pall and second picture, close in, showing that the ac is completely burnt out - only the metal skeleton of the fuselage recognisable as a Hurricane. "Fires crews were hampered in getting to the scene due to foot and mouth restrictions."

Condolences to all.

Horrible news, sympathies to all affected by this tradegy.
BL

Tac2ILS

I saw the same bulletin as you and I heard the "Foot & Mouth" stuff. Surely, human life takes precedent over foot and mouth restrictions? If it didn't the Police, who tend to take primacy on accident reaction through Gold and Silver Control, need kicking out - what a bunch of amateurs! Let's hope that the news report was mistaken.:ugh:

LJ

Awful news, particularly on Battle of Britain Day :(

There is a set of photos on Flickr of the aftermath from someone but I'm reluctant to post the link. Not sure if it's appropriate here or not.

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: