Blue Angel Down in SC

TSwezey · #1 04-21-2007, 03:39 PM

I was going to go Beaufort for the Air Show today but decided to postpone until tomorrow. But Blue Angel #6 went down just off to the west of the Marine Corps base. Apparently the pilot was killed and nobody knows about the ground injuries.

N62XS · #2 04-21-2007, 03:46 PM

Todd:

I cannot find anything concerning this on the local tube or on the net.

TSwezey · #3 04-21-2007, 03:52 PM

CNN, Fox News, Headline News all have it. I could see the smoke earlier while driving home. How was Sun-N-Fun?

Jamie Aust · #4 04-21-2007, 04:22 PM

I didnt find much as yet, but here is a link.

http://www.komotv.com/news/national/7134396.html

Fly safe.

N62XS · #5 04-21-2007, 04:46 PM

#6 hit power lines, two possible three houses damaged just outside the MCAS. Aviator confirmed down and departed by local authorities. I planned to go tomorrow and to Vidalia next Sunday. I have not seen a report, but I would guess that those shows will be without the Navy's Flight Demonstration Team.

These guys are the best and do a great job. Our prayers should be with the family of the unfortunate soul, the team and the Navy. God bless him.

Red Voodoo · #6 04-23-2007, 05:40 AM

Here's a link to the local news story about the tribute to the lost pilot:

http://savannahnow.com/node/271710

It's ironic that on Saturday, around noon, the Geico Skytypers flew a huge arc over Savannah, spelling out a message announcing the show at MCAS Beaufort. Then, the very next day, those same pilots provided the "Missing Man" formation to honor Lt. Cmdr. Kevin J. Davis.

Hostage46 · #7 04-23-2007, 10:40 AM

It's around the internet, looks like he made a varsity play on the join, then hit the trees. GLOC might be a factor. It's tough to watch ... follow the video link on this page... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070423/...angel_crash_57

LettersFromFlyoverCountry · #8 04-23-2007, 07:33 PM

Did anyone meet this pilot at Osh last summer? I only chatted briefly with him. He was from the Berkshires (Mass), did the flight announcing up until he started flying. Being from Mass and having worked in his hometown for a long time, in the radio business -- Pittsfield -- we had a few things in common. He flew the #7 ship, I believe, last year.

Jamie · #9 04-24-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Collins

Did anyone meet this pilot at Osh last summer? I only chatted briefly with him. He was from the Berkshires (Mass), did the flight announcing up until he started flying. Being from Mass and having worked in his hometown for a long time, in the radio business -- Pittsfield -- we had a few things in common. He flew the #7 ship, I believe, last year.

Yeah Bob, I believe you're right. I have to wonder why you haven't snagged a ride in #7, seeing as how you're press.

I got a few pictures last year at OSH. Here's a picture of Harrison Ford I took right after his ride in #7. That appears to be Kevin Davis talking to him and I know the routine is generally that the #7 driver does the announcing during the show so I assume that Davis was the one that took Ford for a ride.

check 6 · #10 04-24-2007, 01:52 PM

The words of the Air Force hymn apply so well

"God guard and guide the men that fly"

as does the last verse of High Flight

" And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God"

and finally from one fighter pilot to a brother gone the last of "The Fighter Pilot by Friar Tuck

"Here's a nickle on the grass, to you my friend for your spirit, enthusiasm, sacrifice and courage-but most of all to your friendship. Yours is a dying breed and when you are gone the world will be a lesser place