Bournemouth Airshow 18th to 21st August - Page 2

Ian M · 20 August 2011, 18:11

Truly shocking. Without doubt they are the highlight of the display, and they fly with such precision that an accident like this seems unthinkable. I hope that the pilot has survived.

mitchc · 20 August 2011, 18:33

Best red arrows display I've seen for ages!
Really hope the pilot is ok. We were wondering what the delay was when we got a phone call from a friend telling us the news.

martini · 20 August 2011, 18:35

Very shocking indeed, just heard the news on arriving back in Alderney.

They did put on a good show yesterday and a pleasure to meet you Ian.

Even though we were only in the area 24 hours we were lucky to see one of the dolphins near Swanage as well, very playful it was too.

Ian M · 20 August 2011, 19:02

Just heard from a reputable source that the pilot ejected, but no info on his condition.

C2 RIBS · 20 August 2011, 19:20

We saw a lot of planes over The Wight today so I guess some were holding off after the crash, even a Lancaster was flying very down The Solent , wonderful sight but missed it on camera.
Only got these four

C2 RIBS · 20 August 2011, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Ian M

Just heard from a reputable source that the pilot ejected, but no info on his condition.

Internet news telling us the pilot did not survive

jezza2011 · 20 August 2011, 19:36

Will the show be on tomorrow?

Mollers · 20 August 2011, 19:41

Red 4, Jon Egging did not survive. Tragic news.

jezza2011 · 20 August 2011, 19:57

Hi BBC red button are saying he is seriously injured. Confusing info it seems.
Hope he is ok.

If the show is on tomorrow we will be down, launching from Baiter all being well.
is anyone else going out tomorrow from there? or close to as had a engine issues today.

martini · 20 August 2011, 19:58

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Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

even a Lancaster was flying very down The Solent

Saw that, flew over our heads as we headed out after lunch in Cowes

jezza2011 · 20 August 2011, 19:58

Oh dear Updated yep he unfortunatly died.

Our sympthys go out to his family.

BrAinZ · 20 August 2011, 21:06

Terrible news. We watched the display from the Rib out on the water, and it was as brilliant as ever with no signs that anything was amiss.

They even brought the sun with them after the heavy clouds and rain in the morning.

Into The Blue · 20 August 2011, 21:19

Quote from Bournemouth Council and Air Show as follows

Mark Smith, Head of Bournemouth Tourism, said, “I want to say what a tragic event this is, and our thoughts go to his family at this awful time. The Red Arrows had performed at the Bournemouth Air Festival earlier in the day and had entertained the crowds with a truly magnificent and magical display. It is the wishes of the RAF to continue with their other flying displays at the Air Festival tomorrow, and the pilots have expressed their wishes to continue. The Red Arrows will not be performing.”

Looks like the show will continue but without the Reds
A truly sad day.

PeterM · 20 August 2011, 21:49

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Originally Posted by jezza2011

If the show is on tomorrow we will be down, launching from Baiter all being well.
is anyone else going out tomorrow from there? or close to as had a engine issues today.

It is on , but no reds & rightly so . I will be going for anumber of reasons>-mainly to remember people/pilots/family who are not around.

jezza2011 · 20 August 2011, 22:06

Quite right PeterM.
Will see you there.
where should I be looking at anchoring was going to anchor at the east end off the pier.