Red Arrows - updated - book of condolence link added

[SteveS]

As has already been stated, if you know which Red it was, DO NOT POST IT ON A PUBLIC FORUM. The name has not been officially released.

Steve

The main post has been removed although there is still a quote with the number in.
RIP reds pilot

Thanks Dan, now sorted.

[steve149c]

Indeed, my sincere and deepest condolences to not only the family, but to the Reds and all associated as well! These are particularly hard times, and I hope that together they can get through these dark times.

RIP Red X

Steve

[owensy]

I'm so shocked! RIP young pilot, thoughts and prayers go to their family and friends

[nick197]

Very very sad news, RIP

[deerhunter]

Totally shocked and gutted, only just heard as I put on the "telly" for the 6 oclock news

[ginge]

Truly sad news, my deepest sympathies go out to the pilots family and friends.

Martyn

[airworld]

just heard about this tragic accident on the news, its breaks my heart to hear it. Another of our finest gone to fly in the clouds forever. my deepest condolences to the pilots family and the rest of the reds and not forgetting the blues. R.I.P

Rob

[aviationcafe]

Very sad news, RIP to the pilot and condolences to the family and the rest of the reds.

[pikey01]

So despite the post asking NOT TO POST NAMES you post it anyway.....

[The Phantom]

Very tragic news.
Sympathies to the family and Red Arrows Team.

RIP

[MacksAviation]

FFS are people that stupid stormcruiser2 your a disgrace.

Read this on the MOD website

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.
Ministry of Defence crest

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."
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... ampton.htm

[garyscott]

A different slant on the poem "God saw you getting tired..."

"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."

[airtyphoon]

R.I.P to the Red Arrows Pilot.

[GummyBe4r]

RIP mate my heart goes out to his family and friends

[GOOSE]

Thread cleaned. Please do not mention names until officially announced.

The next person to disregard such a request will have sanctions applied to their account.

Should a member spot a post which disregards this, please report it to a member of staff to handle.

Many thanks.

[Unknown74]

As with the incident involving Flight Lieutenant Egging, I am totally saddened and distraught by this very sad news my sincerest condolences go to The Family of the pilot and all at Royal Air Force Scampton and all connected with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team The Red Arrows at this sad time - R.I.P.

[john]

Don't know what to say what a bad year totally gutted RIP old mate

John.

[GOOSE]

Thanks to MikeB for altering the forum banner again to show our respect. Steve commented that it was a shame we've had to do it again so soon. Agreed buddy, simply awful.

[Rory]

I'm sure stormcruiser2 didn't post to upset, just a mistake on his behalf. We all make mistakes though don't we ?
No need to start getting abusive people.
pawlee

agreed it was just a mistake. dont worry about it stormcruiser

[Pune]

Very very sad, it has all been said.
God bless...