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Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:26 pmby Mobius
Apparently one of the Blue Angels has crashed. Has anyone heard any news on the pilot or anyone on the ground?
http://www.cnn.com/http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/21/bluean ... index.htmlTerrible news, and I hope everyone involved is okay, and if not, my condolences to all those involved. :-/
Re: Blue Angels
Posted:
Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:31 pmby Keep It Simple
Details are still conjections at best.
Hopefully, the pilot ejected.
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:35 pmby Mobius
Apparently there was no ejection, and the pilot was killed. [smiley=undecided.gif]
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:41 pmby Isak922
Coroner's have confirmed one casualty, although no idea whether if it was a pilot or not.
Really sad what's happened :'( Hopefully they decide to continue the season... I was looking forward to seeing them again at the Rhode Island National Guard Open House & Air Show :(
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:48 pmby C
Apparently there was no ejection, and the pilot was killed. [smiley=undecided.gif]
Very sad news. The news channels seem to be reporting the one person as having been killed.
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:48 pmby Anark
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/breaking ... 8379c.htmlSays that the pilot was killed.
Apparantly, it hit power lines.
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:53 pmby C
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/breaking_news/story/6477257p-5768379c.html
Says that the pilot was killed.
Apparantly, it hit power lines.
Well done to the press. Hope they managed to inform the next of kin quickly seeing as they indicate which aircraft crashed in the article...
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:01 pmby FsNovice
Tragic accident. I hope it was just a terrible accident and not pilot error. Just shows how much pressure these pilots are under during display conditions. Pilot N.06 RIP
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:18 pmby Craig.
Sad news.
And as always the news reporters rush for the big story, ignores the families emotions and feelings.
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:29 pmby Foxtrot Sport
Terrible that he couldn't eject. Normally pilots like them have phenomenal trigger fingers when it comes to that. I guess the stand of pine trees were too much of a surprise.
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:18 pmby Digital Filmmaker
CNN is reporting it was #6. (Opposing Solo) According to the USN Blue Angels website, #6 is flown by Lieutennant Commander Kevin J. Davis of Pittsfield, MA.
Rest in peace, sir.
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:31 pmby Willit Run
My Heart was sadded at the news of the Blue Angel crash!!
My prays go out to the pilot's family and team members!!
Also to the famlies who's homes were hit by the debris of the jet!!
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R.I.P. Lieutenant Commander Kevin J. Davis
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:41 pmby ThatOnePerson
If only he could have ejected.........
"Machines can be replaced, but human life cannot"
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:20 pmby Papa9571
It is a sad day indeed. Even sadder when you take in to account Lieutenant Commander Kevin J. Davis family was at that airshow and witnessed the crash.
My prayers go out the family of Lieutenant Commander Kevin J. Davis and the 8 injured people.
Re: Blue Angels
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:23 pmby Peanut1234
This is incredible for me...
A few months ago, he made an appearance at the Museum Of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. He gave a speech about what the Blue Angels is all about, teamwork, and sticking together through everything. He told us that he was living his dream, and that he was very lucky.
"Stick to your dreams, because if you work hard at it, your dream will come true."-Lt. Commander Kevin J. Davis
Rest in peace