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Yak-52 down
Posted: 28 Apr 2011, 22:00
by Chris Sykes
I know theres one Yak-52 flyer here but I hope no one here was involved... Condolences to all involved
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-13228734
Re: Yak-52 down
Posted: 28 Apr 2011, 22:41
by gordon-in-aberdeen
There was something brief in the Fighter Control forum late this afternoon re that Chris, my thoughts went to to the families when I saw it and the quiet hope that our resident Yak jockey was someplace else today as well.
not a good, I'm very sorry for those caught up in it my sympathies to everyone in their families.
Re: Yak-52 down
Posted: 28 Apr 2011, 22:52
by Tako_Kichi
That's sad news indeed but I don't think it's our resident Yak pilot.
Looking at the photo in the link above the colour scheme is wrong as our pilot's plane was repainted in green/brown camo just last year.
Re: Yak-52 down
Posted: 28 Apr 2011, 23:05
by airboatr
roger that Larry, Rich had it was camoed.
damn , my heart skipped a beat though.
tragic news , ... there was one lost here in the states a few months ago in New York somewhere.
Re: Yak-52 down
Posted: 29 Apr 2011, 09:42
by Prop Jockey
Hi All,
Yes I'm safe and well. Many thanks for your thoughts and sympathies for the family and friends.
Cheers
Rich
Re: Yak-52 down
Posted: 30 Apr 2011, 10:40
by Chris Sykes
Hi Rich, Glad your OK!
Re: Yak-52 down
Posted: 30 Apr 2011, 17:40
by DogTailRed2
On a more cheerful note.
There were two yaks in formation over White Waltham last week and a singleton Yak over Winnersh.
Spent a few enjoyable minutes watching them.