Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Red Arrows pilot dies in ground mishap.

A terrible tragedy. 

Via SkyNews...

A Red Arrows pilot has become the second team member to die in a matter of weeks after he was ejected from his aircraft while it was on the ground.

Pictures from the scene at RAF Scampton, in Lincolnshire, shows part of the canopy of the Hawk T1 jet is missing.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said an investigation was under way and confirmed the plane was not airborne when the tragedy happened at 11am on Tuesday.
The pilot was airlifted to Lincoln County Hospital, but his injuries were so severe he could not be saved. His family have been informed and he is due to be named on Wednesday.
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  1. energoTuesday, November 08, 2011 3:45:00 PM

    Another tradegy in such a short time. Thoughts go to the family and team. I enjoyed the Red Arrows several times this summer, as I do each summer, always a highlight of my vacation. Godspeed.

    B. Bolsøy
    Oslo

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