MigBuster 2,884 Posted July 11, 2011 Video of the weekends collision on the BBC site with report - luckily both pilots were okay: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14110542 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted July 11, 2011 glad to hear the pilots are okay and at least one aircraft manage to land safely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icarus999 70 Posted July 11, 2011 Why am I not suprised that it was the skyraider that was able to land after the collision? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted July 11, 2011 Its a difference if your wing is damaged or your tailsection ;) You realy need your tailsection more than a part of your wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,427 Posted July 11, 2011 Skyraider proven itself once again Frankly, I'm suprised the pilot 1)decided to bail out and 2) sustained no mayor injures at such low altitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrikeHawk 384 Posted July 11, 2011 Glad to see the pilots survived, but it's still tragic to lose a Mustang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted July 12, 2011 Another reason I am not impressed with with close proximity flying -- close to other craft OR the ground -- unless the mission or training for that mission demands it. Flying fancy shows is not one of the missions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ST0RM 145 Posted July 12, 2011 Another reason I am not impressed with with close proximity flying -- close to other craft OR the ground -- unless the mission or training for that mission demands it. Flying fancy shows is not one of the missions. WTF? It was an airshow. And civilian owned aircraft. What mission?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,427 Posted July 12, 2011 Jeff, as I see it, Lexx was refering to flying in general, not the Duxford case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted July 12, 2011 What mission?? Ding! Ding! We have a Winner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted July 12, 2011 Stary:: Jeff, as I see it, Lexx was refering to flying in general, not the Duxford case Yea, burns me right up. Throwing away good airplanes, and risking good lives too -- not just the stupid flying near other craft or the ground when they don't have to -- but potential victims or property on the ground too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hokum 0 Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Shame, I suspect the A-1 is probably rarer then the Mustang these days? I wonder if the Tang lost elevators? Looks like the A-1 hit the Tang right where it hurts. http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=287&t=37273&start=80 The control wires are right in that spot! Edited July 12, 2011 by Hokum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted July 13, 2011 Nice find! That picture is pretty clear! Must admit I was watching a Hawker Hunter display team with gritted teeth last weekend - and thinking whether they should be sticking to solo shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hokum 0 Posted July 14, 2011 Nice find! That picture is pretty clear! Must admit I was watching a Hawker Hunter display team with gritted teeth last weekend - and thinking whether they should be sticking to solo shows. That wouldn't be the HHA would it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted July 14, 2011 They call themselves Team Viper - after an old Rolls Royce jet engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
