Posted: 11/30/2011 10:20:09 AM EDT
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RAF Red Arrows Incident on 8th November 2011
On 8th November, there was a fatal accident involving the Red Arrows Hawk aircraft XX177 following the ejection of a Mk10B seat. We have had the opportunity to examine the seat and, while not wishing to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation currently underway, are satisfied that neither a mechanical nor a design fault were to blame for the fatality. We welcome the opportunity to assist the Lincolnshire Police and the Military Air Accident Investigation Board in identifying the causes of this tragic accident In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham who lost his life in this accident. http://www.martin-baker.com/getdoc/613a0e91-0e5b-4f15-84aa-8ebff5f43a5e/Press-Releases.aspx |
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Who are "we" who have examined the seat?
This is a serious matter which has resulted in the death of a serving RAF officer and may have far reaching implications owing to the widespread use of the MK10 series of seats. As stated by RN Submariner, awaiting the outcome of the various official enquiries would be more appropriate than semi-anonymous Internet posts. |
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Who are "we" who have examined the seat? This is a serious matter which has resulted in the death of a serving RAF officer and may have far reaching implications owing to the widespread use of the MK10 series of seats. As stated by RN Submariner, awaiting the outcome of the various official enquiries would be more appropriate than semi-anonymous Internet posts. Press release from Martin Baker, seat manufacturer.. Link |
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Funeral for RAF Red Arrows pilot
The Red Arrows pilot was born in South Africa and educated in Coventry The funeral of Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt Sean Cunningham is due to take place at Coventry Cathedral later. Flt Lt Cunningham, 35, was killed when he was ejected from his Hawk T1 aircraft while on the runway at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire on 8 November. An independent inquiry is investigating the circumstances the incident, which followed the death in August of Flt Lt Jon Egging in a crash near Bournemouth. A private family cremation will follow the funeral. Last month Red Arrows enthusiasts gathered near RAF Waddington to lay flowers in memory of the pilot. Flt Lt Cunningham joined the Red Arrows in September 2010 and had flown Red 3 through the 2011 display season. He was educated at Ernesford Grange School in Coventry after moving to the UK from South Africa at the age of nine. He qualified for his private pilot licence at the age of 17, before studying at Nottingham Trent University. In 2000 he joined the RAF and went on to fly Tornado GR4s with the 617 Dambusters Squadron. He took part in several operational tours of Iraq, before qualifying as a tactics and pilot instructor. RAF colleagues are expected to attend the funeral and the family have extended an invitation to members of the public. A book of condolence has also been opened at RAF Scampton and via the Red Arrows website. |
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Who are "we" who have examined the seat? This is a serious matter which has resulted in the death of a serving RAF officer and may have far reaching implications owing to the widespread use of the MK10 series of seats. As stated by RN Submariner, awaiting the outcome of the various official enquiries would be more appropriate than semi-anonymous Internet posts. Press release from Martin Baker, seat manufacturer.. Link My apologies, I did not pick up the source from the original post. |
