Red Arrows - updated - book of condolence link added

[tim_raper]

BBC have somehow got a photo of the jet?

with a camera

[Trenchard]

from what i have heard and read the injuries
were from ejection through the canopy which did not blow
and shoot did not open

Pure speculation, lets and wait and see eh

[steve149c]

BBC have somehow got a photo of the jet?

with a camera

What I was referring to was the fact that normally the jet would be covered and removed from public sight. But fair point, with a camera, guess I left myself open to that one!

[lindslow]

We know what you meant Steve - certainly no need for sarcastic comments by others at such a potentially sad time. Let's just hope it all turns out well in the end.

[steve149c]

That was my impression - the MDC canopy edge looks very smooth, like it was separated rather than smashed.

Let's hope so!

[RichC]

That was my impression - the MDC canopy edge looks very smooth, like it was separated rather than smashed.

Let's hope so!

Pictures here do not show very smooth edges. Looks more "broken" than "shattered by det".

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... l?ITO=1490" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[steve149c]

I would guess Sky and BBC news will cover it!

[steve149c]

That was my impression - the MDC canopy edge looks very smooth, like it was separated rather than smashed.

Let's hope so!

Pictures here do not show very smooth edges. Looks more "broken" than "shattered by det".

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... l?ITO=1490" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Granted, I'm only on an iPhone, so res is low.

[Rory]

If the det fired would it not have shattered the whole canopy?

Praying the pilot is ok.

[Trenchard]

Pictures here do not show very smooth edges. Looks more "broken" than "shattered by det".

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... l?ITO=1490" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I disagree Rich the edge looks consistent with the MDC firing and leaving its cleanish edge.

Photo three is misleading as the rear view mirrors are in place, not bits of canopy.

Photo three also suggests the seat fired correctly as there is residue from the rocket pack on the paint work.

[Trenchard]

If the det fired would it not have shattered the whole canopy?

No its individual to each seat.

[crashman]

Mine and my families thoughts are with the pilot and there familiy, lets all hope and pray that its not the worst outcome, what a terriable thing to happen to anyone.

[paddyboy]

totally with you on that crashman and all others

just pray for the best outcome

paddyboy

[urkles]

RIP

[Trenchard]

Just heard the official statement.

As I posted previously

oh fudge

My thoughts are with family and friends at this difficult time

[Rotörhead]

RIP, not good

[ringo747]

RIP - very sad news. You always expect 'incidents' to happen in the air. Bit unlucky it seems.

[garyscott]

So sad, not the outcome we were hoping for.

God bless the Reds.

RIP

[reheat]

Thoughts are with his family and the team.R.I.P.What a shocking year it's been.

[TARGET]

Very,very sad. Thoughts with family and friends
R.I.P.