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A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 14:29
by delbydoo
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 14:58
by btaylo24
hearing stories that a pilot has died, red X??? Any body know more...
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 15:05
by delbydoo
Just heard on the local radio, UNCONFIRMED reports of an "ejector seat problem" and that the pilot has been taken to Lincoln hospital with "significant injuries"......MoD is not commenting at the moment, but NO reports of a death
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... ampton.htm
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 17:48
by Garysb
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 17:50
by delbydoo
The BBC is now reporting that a Red Arrows pilot has died after being ejected from his aircraft whilst on the ground - again, still NOT confirmed by the Ministry of Defence, but according to the BBC the RAF did confirm the ejection part....not looking good for the Reds this year
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15640104
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 17:53
by delbydoo
MoD has confirmed the death, my condolences to their family
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... ampton.htm
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 18:38
by VulcanDriver
MoD has confirmed a Red Arrows pilot has been killed this afternoon after being ejected from his aircraft. His name and rank is being withheld although his next of kin have been told. Investigation has been started. Witnesses say there was a "very loud" bang. Possible ejector seat malfunction as his chute did not open.
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 08 Nov 2011, 22:41
by MIKE JG
Geez, what a horrible year for them. Condolences to his family. That's the last thing you would think you have to worry about.
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 09 Nov 2011, 17:35
by delbydoo
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 09 Nov 2011, 18:55
by MIKE JG
I can't recall hearing of an accidental ground ejection in recent years.
Is that a zero/zero seat in the T1? Anyone know?
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 09 Nov 2011, 19:47
by delbydoo
According to the MB website, it is "Zero/zero in near level attitude". All the specs are here
http://www.martin-baker.com/products/Ej ... k--10.aspx
and there is an interesting site about ejections here
http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/index.htm
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 10 Nov 2011, 22:59
by petebramley
If the poor guy was not properly strapped in when it went bang then
I don't suppose it matters if it was a 0/0 seat.
RIP
Re: A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton
Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 17:01
by Garysb