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My sincere condolences to the pilot's family, to the tream and the whole RAFAT "family"
Former Trustee, Red Arrows Trust |
How absolutely bloody awful. My sincere condolences to all at this very sad time.
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RIP Buddy.
Thoughts go out to his family & the rest of RAFAT. 'Eclat' |
A very sad day indeed.
The Ministry of Defence now confirm the pilot has sadly died Ministry of Defence | Defence News | Defence Policy and Business | Pilot killed in ground incident at RAF Scampton RIP |
Another very sad day. RIP Chap!
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Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends, to the Team and their families and friends in this tragic accident.
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The official word.
From the MOD Website
Pilot killed in ground incident at RAF Scampton 8 Nov 11 It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a member of the RAF Aerobatic Team was killed in a ground incident at RAF Scampton earlier today. Group Captain Simon Blake, the Commandant of the RAF's Central Flying School, has issued the following statement: "It is with great regret that I can confirm there has been a ground incident involving one of the RAF Aerobatic Team's Hawk aircraft at RAF Scampton that has resulted in the death of the pilot. The pilot was ejected from the aircraft whilst the aircraft was on the ground.
"The Military Aviation Authority is in the process of initiating a full and independent Service Inquiry to determine the cause of this tragic incident. That investigation will determine the facts. It would be most inappropriate to speculate on the cause of the incident. "The pilot's next of kin have been informed and they have asked for a period of grace before his name is released. Our thoughts and prayers are with the pilot's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. "At this stage, it is important that we allow the family some time to come to terms with this dreadful and terrible news." |
RIP.
My thoughts are with the family at this sad time. cheers, Jake. |
Very, very sad for the Family involved and the team.
To the poster who asked why the Police are involved.... 2 fatalities in a few months..... why would't they be? |
A testing time for any squadron.
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There is a rumour that his parachute failed to open.
The link posts to what appears to be the correct page but appears o have had the following text removed: MoD said that the pilot had died from multiple injuries sustained during the accident in which he was ejected from the cockpit while the jet was still on the ground.(This part included by myself to indicate the location of the missing text) According to one local report, the pilot's parachute failed to deploy after being ejected from the seat. |
Tragic loss. Thoughts are with the family and the team.
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God saw the aviator, the finest there can be.
He put His arms around him and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we realised, that you had passed away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. |
Sincere Condolences
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Gutted. For the family and the Team. Another truly sad loss of a talented pilot. RIP.
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Very sorry to hear. Thoughts with family, friends and squadron.
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RIP Sir, awful news.
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In the sometimes profound words of blackadder:
Made a note in my diary on the way here. Simply says: "Bugger" |
Utterly tragic. My deepest, deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and the team.
A German Tornado crew were killed on my first Red Flag and they put this poem up at the mass brief the following day: One More Roll We toast our hearty Comrades who have Fallen from the skies, and were gently Caught by God’s own hands to be with Him on high To dwell away the soaring clouds they’ve Known so well before, from victory roll To tail chase at heaven’s door And as we fly among them there, we’re Sure to hear their plea, “Take care My friend, watch your six, and do one More roll for me” Seems kind of apt for the passing of a display pilot. RIP chap - will be toasting you tonight. 30 mRad |
Aaah Bugger,
RIP and deepest condolences to family, friends, the Arrows and all at Scampton. This has not been a good year for RAFAT. Fly safe, and in the Bar - hoist a long cold one. |
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