RAF Red Arrows pilot killed in crash at Bournemouth air display

What a sad crash, not only losing a great plane but also a man losing his life - RIP.

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Originally Posted by GommeInc

There was a lot of speculation last year about whether or not they would stay when the defense cuts were being mentioned. But I agree, getting rid of them for one accident out of a few thousand flights would be ridiculous, when they are a rich part of our RAF and air show heritage.

I think I heard somewhere that he collided with a bird. Has this been confirmed yet or was that just one idea someone chucked around?

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Heritage and British culture are something that we're all supposed to be ashamed of in post-1960s Britain.