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Postby TSC. » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:54 am

In Scotland, not good.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 130528.stm

It is not known whether the pilot and navigator were able to eject safely. No civilians are thought to have been hurt in the crash.


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Update at 17:21
Two RAF air crew have been killed after a Tornado jet crashed during a training flight in Argyll.

Very sad, condolences to the airmen & their families.
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Re: Tornado Down.

Postby Rich H » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:24 am

The name of the glen is quite ironic.
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Re: Tornado Down.

Postby C » Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:58 am

Went through training just behind the frontseater. A good friend and a chap who'll be sadly missed by all whos path he crossed. :'(

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Re: Tornado Down.

Postby expat » Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:55 am

Went through training just behind the frontseater. A good friend and a chap who'll be sadly missed by all whos path he crossed. :'(

RIP


Sadly Charlie, he will not be the last one. The odds of more of that half your intake being alive when you retire are not good. During my time, I was in HMF at a well known station on the A1. Out post major test pilot was the last of his entry still alive. Never seen a man so thorougher in his work!! You have my thoughts.

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Re: Tornado Down.

Postby 61_OTU » Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:01 am

Sorry to hear that Charlie, a real tragedy.

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Re: Tornado Down.

Postby 61_OTU » Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:29 am

Aircrew have been officially named:

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/DefencePolicyAndBusiness/FlightLieutenantKennethThompsonAndFlightLieutenantNigelMortonKilledInRafTornadoCrash.htm
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