red arrows pilot injuryed !!

[ischa]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15640104

Hope pilot is oK

 

[GTs]

I have a friend who is a pilot in the USAF - he attitude is flying fighter jets is dangerous. People die and it could be you. If you are not OK with become an accountant. This guy is a bit of a nutter - in both gulf wars his unit was anti tank, basically 500 feet off the ground supporting ground troops who had engaged the enemy.

 

[millhouse]

Thoughts are with the Red Arrows pilot. Hope he is ok.

 

[oscarwild]

FRom what I understand the pilot has died in hospital.
So I just want to send my condolences to his friends and family. Sorry for there loss.

 

[Snoozinsusan]

Just read that the pilot died.

Such a terrible tragedy. And so soon after the other one too.

RIP.

 

[alfiesmum]

sad to say you are correct oscarwild, poor chap passed away
thoughts go out to his family and friends

 

[christine48]

Apparently he was ejected from the plane whilst on the ground and has sadly died. RIP thoughts to his family

 

[amyneave]

R.I.P. Tragic

 

[Hels_Bels]

RIP how tragic shocked

 

[GTs]

On an aviation forum I belong too another Hawk pilot (US Navy) thinks it was an accidental ejection.

 

[millhouse]

May the poor pilot rest in peace and God bless.

 

[Andalusianlover]

Poor man! Thoughts to his friends and family.

He smashed thru his cockpit roof which didnt come off, then his parachute didnt open. He would've been ejected at approx 500mph. He didnt stand a chance.

 

[suzysparkle]

He was a good friend of my husband's and I knew him as well. A really nice guy - this is so tragic. Jets using the same type of ejection seat have been grounded while the investigation is underway. Clearly something wrong somewhere, this should not have happened. It's devastating and my thoughts are with all connected. He was a very popular and well liked guy.