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Black Eagle Pilot Lost

Postby Jigsaw » Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:31 pm

Pilot killed shortly after take off on training flight. Failed to eject. No other info yet.

R.I.P :(

Edit: A little info. http://forums.liveleak.com/showthread.php?p=1678220

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Re: Black Eagle Pilot Lost

Postby Gaz » Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:12 pm

Very sad news. They stole the entire season, IMHO

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Re: Black Eagle Pilot Lost

Postby Jigsaw » Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:49 pm

Totally agree mate. They were superb to watch. My highlight of Waddington this year.
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Re: Black Eagle Pilot Lost

Postby Lucas1860 » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:09 pm

Poor soul, by far the best display team of 2012. Pleasure to watch them all perform.

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Re: Black Eagle Pilot Lost

Postby Ipso » Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:17 am

They were superb. Such a shame.
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Re: Black Eagle Pilot Lost

Postby Mayfly » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:29 pm

This makes it even more sad :(

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?icid=4&id=28540
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Re: Black Eagle Pilot Lost

Postby Aceyone » Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:07 pm

That is so sad !
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