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[EGMH]

A tragic and sad day for the Reds. Was chatting to them all last weekend whilst based at Manston for Eastbourne.

RIP Red 4.

[Robin]

Condolences to all.

Robin.

[A40-BP]

I had the pleasure of seeing them arrive, depart, display and arrive again at Bournemouth yesterday. Impressive to the last moment! I hope the report is published in full soon, so that all the haters out there can leave the family in peace. RIP, never fogotten.

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[jon93]

For those of you who have facebook there is a page dedicated to Flt Lt John Egging.

[DanO1978]

I had the pleasure of seeing them arrive, depart, display and arrive again at Bournemouth yesterday. Impressive to the last moment! I hope the report is published in full soon, so that all the haters out there can leave the family in peace. RIP, never fogotten.

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Haters?

[Thumper]

Terrible news. I saw the breaking news headline flash up on Sky when they reported "crash at Bournemouth Airshow", then it quickly changed to "Red Arrows crash" and then "pilots fate unknown". I was really hoping for the best possible outcome for the pilot so I am very sad to hear he did not make it. Thoughts to his wife, family and friends. Rest in Peace

There's some nice tributes on the British Forces News website:

http://bfbs.com/news/uk/mod-confirms-red-arrows-pilot-killed-jet-crashes-after-air-show-display-50825.html

[A40-BP]

I had the pleasure of seeing them arrive, depart, display and arrive again at Bournemouth yesterday. Impressive to the last moment! I hope the report is published in full soon, so that all the haters out there can leave the family in peace. RIP, never fogotten.

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Haters?

Perhaps time-wasters would be a better discription?

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[paulpp7]

Just a thought how about we do a photo post dedicated to him with photos of the reds on their 2011 season. Is that a good idea or not. Thoughts.

Obviously the seniors of the forum should have an input but I think this would be a lovely idea.

[NIGHTFIGHTER]

Tragic news, my family's Thoughts go to his family and the team, Thanks Jon for all the thrills you have given us RIP and thank you....

[DanO1978]

Just a thought how about we do a photo post dedicated to him with photos of the reds on their 2011 season. Is that a good idea or not. Thoughts.

Obviously the seniors of the forum should have an input but I think this would be a lovely idea.

We will no doubt have a chat among ourselves and decide how best to fittingly mark today's sad events.

Well done everyone for keeping such a respectful and measured tone in here, you have done UKAR and indeed RAFAT, proud with your conduct.

[jon93]

Just a thought how about we do a photo post dedicated to him with photos of the reds on their 2011 season. Is that a good idea or not. Thoughts.

Obviously the seniors of the forum should have an input but I think this would be a lovely idea.

We will no doubt have a chat among ourselves and decide how best to fittingly mark today's sad events.

Well done everyone for keeping such a respectful and measured tone in here, you have done UKAR and indeed RAFAT, proud with your conduct.

Thanks Dan for considering it.

[tommercer]

I would like to add my condolences and greatest respect to the friends and families associated. It is a truely tragic outcome and one we were all fearing. May I just say, on behalf of everyone, thank you for giving us some utterly incredible displays and may you never be forgotten.

[XL391]

Absolutely bloody awful news.

Rest in Peace. My sincere condolences to his friends, his family and his colleagues.

[TIGER TIM]

As the Chairman of the Friends of The Red Arrows I first met Jon after he joined the Team last autumn at RAF Scampton and soon ended up talking about his favorite aircraft - The Harrier GR9.

His easy going manner made him a person that helped you become friends and I was looking forward to seeing him at the end of the season when I would be taking a group of members to visit the Team.

Rest in peace my friend.

May you find a guiding star to steer by and a trailing wind to help you fly onto dawn.

[Domvickery]

Today see's the loss of one of 9 'best of the bests'

RIP red 4, my sincere condolences to family, friends & colleagues

[UKTopgun]

What a testament to the airmanship of the Red Arrows that we never think this kind of thing possible with 'our Reds'. To us, as enthusiasts or Joe Public, they just always seemed invincible. I always thought things like this don't - just can't happen - to the Reds. I am so sad tonight, and hope all those affected find some comfort in the words of anyone across the globe who ever gasped or cheered at one of those immaculate, perfect displays.

[Mikoyan 29]

R.I.P My condolences to his family and friends!

[Offbreed]

Terrible news! the Reds always seemed impervious to danger

[timuss]

A very tragic loss so sad What an awful outcome thoughts and condolences to all the Red's and there families at this awful time.

[JBartlett]

R.I.P Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging.

[Abingdonman]

Like many other's,I feared the worse...RIP Jon

[XH668]

So sad hearing this news.

On behalf of all invloved with the Vampire Preservation Group our deepest condolences go to family and friends at a time no one wishes to have to experience.

[chill51]

What a testament to the airmanship of the Red Arrows that we never think this kind of thing possible with 'our Reds'. To us, as enthusiasts or Joe Public, they just always seemed invincible. I always thought things like this don't - just can't happen - to the Reds. I am so sad tonight, and hope all those affected find some comfort in the words of anyone across the globe who ever gasped or cheered at one of those immaculate, perfect displays.

Nothing to add to that perfectly put.

[F575]

Thoughts to all those in the Reds Family, such a tragic incident. RIP Jon, thanks for the wonderful displays and the smiles you helped bring.

[Tonka 617]

What a testament to the airmanship of the Red Arrows that we never think this kind of thing possible with 'our Reds'. To us, as enthusiasts or Joe Public, they just always seemed invincible. I always thought things like this don't - just can't happen - to the Reds. I am so sad tonight, and hope all those affected find some comfort in the words of anyone across the globe who ever gasped or cheered at one of those immaculate, perfect displays.

Very true, i could not believe it when i heard about what happened, seeing them over and over again at several different air shows you do think to yourself that these guys, and girl are immune to accidents. Such a shame on the odd occasion when the Reds to do have accident