Red Arrow down Bournemouth 2011

[MacksAviation]

I think HEADSET57 you should remove your post there is no official confirmation

[TankBuster]

Very very sad indeed .

My thoughts go out to the pilots family & all members of the Red Arrows display team. This is such sad news .


TankBuster

[jon93]

Seriously what the is going on all this he/she is or he/she isn't must be terrible for the family, I am angry just reading this, the things the media does. I will wait for the official announcement.

[KevinJ]

Again, I can't believe the insensivity of some people. Headset 57/mods, can you remove the info please, let's wait for OFFICIAL confirmation. If you have inside info please have the decency to keep it to yourselves please.

Thank you Headset 57 for deleting your post. Scanman all you've done is repeat it in your post, could you also remove that please.

[MikeB]

Thread cleaned up.

[jakdaw]

Why are people posting obits before any official announcements have been made, real sick guys.

[headset 57]

I think HEADSET57 you should remove your post there is no official confirmation

removed, but will be reinstated later, considering i posted 3 pages into this after much more baseless speculation on the thread...

Sad news

An RAF Red Arrows pilot was killed today when an aerobatic display plane crashed after performing at an air show in Bournemouth. It's understood that the BBC was asked to stop filming after one of the aircraft issued a Mayday call at 1.50pm and plunged into the ground by a river that runs through the village of Throop. The Red Arrows were performing at the Bournemouth Air Festival when tragedy struck. One eyewitness, Laura Goodwin, told Sky News that the accident happened just after the team had completed its display. She said: 'One plane went one way, one went the other and didn't come back.'

from the DM even they aren't that 'king stupid to post a rumour without some fact!.

[jon93]

MoD statement due shortly about half an hour ago news said it was due within the next hour.

[davedubya]

Neither BBC or Sky News are reporting the same as the Daily Mail.

[Pete-r]

Whats wrong with this guy headset? we have no proof as yet to any fatalities, come on mods sort this out please

[MikeB]

@BmthAirFest - Bournemouth Air Festival Twitter

The MOD have confirmed the death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging of the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team, The Red Arrows.

[ringo747]

Terrible news. Totally gutted. RIP. Saw them a few weeks ago in Northern Ireland at Newcastle.

[scanman]

Last RAFAT death was in 1971 (think I am right)

[headset 57]

Whats wrong with this guy headset? we have no proof as yet to any fatalities, come on mods sort this out please

nothing, actually, i waited for 3 pages before posting
however..., now if you'll excuse me a fitting post reinstated...

sad indeed for all involved


Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging

Red 4

Jon flew the Harrier GR9 before joining the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.

Age – 33

Education – Jon attended Southam School in Warwickshire gaining A-Levels in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. He was a member of 2028 (Southam) Sqn Air Training Corps from age 13. During the sixth form he was awarded a Royal Air Force Flying Scholarship and had his first solo flight in a Cessna 152 flying from Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome. Following a gap year spent working in the UK and travelling around Australia, Jon went on to read a BSc in Environmental Science at Southampton University. He joined Southampton University Air Squadron and was awarded a Royal Air Force Bursary in his second year.

Career – Whilst at University Jon completed Elementary Flying Training with the University Air Squadron, flying the Bulldog; he went on to join the Royal Air Force in 2000. Selected for fast jet training Jon flew the Tucano and Hawk before becoming a ‘Creamie’ Qualified Flying Instructor on the Hawk at Royal Air Force Valley, teaching both students and instructors. Jon went on to serve with IV(AC) Squadron - 'Happy IV' – based at Royal Air Force Cottesmore, flying the Harrier GR9. During his time on the front line Jon was proud to support coalition ground forces when flying operational missions in Afghanistan. He has also taken part in exercises in the United Kingdom and America. As part of Joint Force Harrier, Jon served with IV(AC) Squadron on HMS Illustrious, flying training missions off the UK coastline. He became the Squadron Qualified Flying Instructor during his last year on 'Happy IV', making the transition to teach on the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit, based at Royal Air Force Wittering, in April 2010.

Background – Jon became interested in flying at an early age, inspired by his airline pilot father who used to take him ‘down route’, allowing him into the cockpit for take off and landing. Jon currently lives in Rutland with his wife Emma. In their spare time they enjoy road and fell running as well as travelling the world together.

[MikeB]

MoD Twitter...

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

[Hurn]

Very sad news. My condolences to all involved.

[scanman]

That is not the point Headset, I could of (as I am sure others could of) posted the fitting tribute etc on the first page. But you need to respect people who have a right to know before the general public.

[garyscott]

RIP Eggy, thanks for the memories.
RAFAT Reds....................................The best.

[MikeB]

Whats wrong with this guy headset? we have no proof as yet to any fatalities, come on mods sort this out please

nothing, actually, i waited for 3 pages before posting
however..., now if you'll excuse me a fitting post reinstated...

That is not the point Headset, I could of (as I am sure others could of) posted the fitting tribute etc on the first page. But you need to respect people who have a right to know before the general public.

Let's not turn this into an argument guys, if you wish to continue please go to PM's.

Cheers,
Mike

[scanman]

I am happy for the matter to end here personally

Thoughts are with Emma and the rest of the family.