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Title: 10 years ago....
Post by: Entwood on 30 January 2015, 19:30:55

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

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: moggy on 30 January 2015, 19:44:05

So sad also moving.I have no words.Dean. :'( :'(

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: YZ250 on 30 January 2015, 20:12:54

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

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: tigers_gonads on 30 January 2015, 20:13:42

And a glass or 3 from me Nige  :(

RIP lads  :'( :'(

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: hercules on 30 January 2015, 20:25:24

and a glass from me  :(

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: PhilRich on 30 January 2015, 20:39:17

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

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: pscocoa on 30 January 2015, 20:57:43

So sad

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: henryd on 30 January 2015, 22:37:13

Quote from: PhilRich on 30 January 2015, 20:39:17

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

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: omegod on 31 January 2015, 00:17:15

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!!!!!

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2015, 11:23:10

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.

Title: Re: 10 years ago....
Post by: Shackeng on 31 January 2015, 13:31:49

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! >:( >:( >:(