Harrier crash

[Tin basher]

From the beeb.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8049470.stm

Just remember that although we are a rumour site not to speculate unduely on causes or outcomes cheers TB

 

[chiprafp]

Glad the Pilot is ok.

 

[riggertoSTAB]

will crash n smash get rates while they do the recovery?

 

[MrMasher]

Glad there are no major injuries or worse.

At this rate we won't have to retire the Harriers earlier than planned, there will be none left!

 

[Never Alert]

I think it is a credit to the aircrew and ground crew in that this is the first airframe loss (not including the one taken out by a rocket attack whilst on the ground) throughout Op Herrick.

Hope the pilot makes a speedy recovery.

 

[FOMz]

Best place to eject , well within the FP footprint. Good to hear he's OK.

 

[muttywhitedog]

will crash n smash get rates while they do the recovery?

Only if they get receipts!!!

On a more serious note, its been a "tense" day in hoverland today. Hopefully the pilot will be home soon, make a full recovery and be back flying as soon as possible.

 

[wobbly]

Crash guards gonner be interesting

 

[Dave-exfairy]

At least he was within the airfield and got out without serious injuries.

 

[Ex-Bay]

Chalk another good'un for Martin Baker.
Glad the pilot's OK.

 

[ady eflog]

I heard from the NAFFI staff who heard it from the milkman off the gate guard that it did'nt even make the runway, 600 yds short and is going to be blown up and not recovered as it had a full load on. but thats a rumour remember.....

 

[burglar]

Crash pics.

Crash pics.

Anyone seen the pics today in the Pun?
can't believe how how lucky that jocky was!
well done sir, but it's still broken!
(no link to any pics before anyone starts!)

 

[ZebrasKneecaps]

Apparently the pics in the Sun are pretty good, although they are no-where to be seen in the net.

If someone on here did get the Sun, is there any chance of scanning the pics in and putting them on here? DT_Xtremez_14:

 

[Dave-exfairy]

Saw the full 2 page pic in the Scum today, fantastic pic, shows the jockey exiting the crashed heap courtesy of Martin Baker.

 

[Ex-Bay]

I found this on on line:-

 

[MontyPlumbs]

I found this on on line:-

Does that look anything like Afghanistan? That's a Harrier from 2008 that crashed near Cottesmore. Switch on FFS.

 

[retired real lecky]

Does that look anything like Afghanistan? That's a Harrier from 2008 that crashed near Cottesmore. Switch on FFS.

good spot, that was the crash on 16/6/08

 

[MrMasher]

If someone on here did get the Sun, is there any chance of scanning the pics in and putting them on here? DT_Xtremez_14:

Doesnt that impinge on some form of copyright laws?
Any Mods confirm this? I have bought a copy of the scum and could do the scan and paste if allowed.

 

[I Look Like Kevin Costner]

I found this on on line:-

I did a big repair on that kite (6 years ago mind..)DT_Xtremez_30:

 

[Sospan]

I was shocked to read that 10% of Martin Baker seats have been used in anger.