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[Entwood]

10 years ago, 7 of my friends died along with 3 others I never met, but can never forget....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Royal_Air_Force_Hercules_shootdown

http://www.rafbf.org/76-5621/the-words-no-commander-wants-to-hear-.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YVdeAsU_W8

RIP, gone but never forgotton 

I raise a glass to you in thanks

[moggy]

So sad also moving.I have no words.Dean.

[YZ250]

Very sad. A poignant write-up by the Wing Commander. 

[tigers_gonads]

And a glass or 3 from me Nige 

RIP lads 

[hercules]

and a glass from me 

[PhilRich]

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
In proud remembrance of the sacrifice made by these brave men and also every other Serviceman/woman who have given their lives or their health in the Service of our Country.
Per Ardua Ad Astra

[pscocoa]

So sad

[henryd]

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
In proud remembrance of the sacrifice made by these brave men and also every other Serviceman/woman who have given their lives or their health in the Service of our Country.
Per Ardua Ad Astrax

Nicely put

[omegod]

Been out with a very young lad tonight who has been involved in some very"intense" action that made my hair curl ,despite his discretion I know he lost several friends,  he's a kid to me but has done several tours and is in good shape all things considered.

We will be back on foreingn soil soon !    Sadly.... Americans first out of courtesy obviously!!!!!

[TheBoy]

On the positive side, at least improvements were then at last made, so at least family and friends have the knowledge they have a legacy of making a difference.

[Shackeng]

A very sad reminder of the sacrifices made by, not only or servicemen, but also the families they leave behind. Having lost my own father in WW11 when I was a boy, I can empathise with them.

That tragic incident yet again demonstrates the lack of real commitment of all our politicians to giving our serviceman the proper equipment for the jobs they are asked to do. Snatch LandRovers, and a poorly designed Nimrod both come to mind. It is always too little, too late. Bastards!