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Post by Chris Gurney on Aug 20, 2011 18:26:16 GMT
It is with sadness that the MOD must confirm the death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging of the RAF Aerobatics Team (The Red Arrows).Flt Lt Egging was killed when his Hawk T1 aircraft – Red 4 – crashed around 1km South East of Bournemouth Airport at 1350 on Sat 20 Aug 2011 R.I.P Blue skies RIP  |
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Post by Rich on Aug 20, 2011 18:43:29 GMT
Just seen it Chris, bad news indeed.
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Post by bardsea8 on Aug 20, 2011 22:29:22 GMT
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Post by Rich on Aug 21, 2011 10:06:04 GMT
With all the recent RAF cuts in mind, it is to be hoped that this sad incident is not used as an excuse by the MOD to disband the team  |
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Post by buttkicker on Aug 22, 2011 19:23:33 GMT
A very sad event... was utterly gutted when I heard about this
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Post by vulcan2912 on Aug 23, 2011 22:04:02 GMT
I've seen the guys perform 5 times already this year,umpteen times in the past.Even though you probably don't even know them as individuals you listen to the commenty etc and you feel like you really know them.
My Diana moment and the sadest day I've had in a long long time.
G
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Post by tallyho on Aug 24, 2011 22:24:57 GMT
We're gutted in the Todd family too, all the pilots that fly them are an inspiration and stand out as some of the few decent role models we have in our country; a terrible loss.
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