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2010 RAF Hawk Display Cancelled

  • 09-08-2010 5:31pm
    #1
    Steyr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,266 ✭✭✭


    http://rafhawkdisplay.com/release.html

    Official Press and Webpage Statement - 6 Aug 2010.


    It is with considerable regret that Flt Lt Tom Saunders has been withdrawn from his role as the Hawk solo Display Pilot for the remainder of the Summer display season. This follows an incident which took place recently involving the Hawk Display aircraft.
    The RAF is aware of how popular the Hawk solo display is and apologises for any disappointment caused. Unfortunately, it is not possible to find a replacement display pilot in time for the remainder of the current season but we are looking at whether it is possible to offer alternatives to the solo Hawk display at the scheduled events instead.

    Why has the RAF cancelled the solo Hawk Display?

    � An incident has occurred involving the pilot of the RAF Hawk Display aircraft, who has since been withdrawn from his role. The incident is being investigated and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.

    How long is this cancellation going to be in effect ?

    � Unfortunately, it will not be possible to restore the full Hawk display during the current season but alternatives are being considered.

    Is this linked to the grounding of the Hawk fleet ?

    � No, this is unrelated to the ongoing safety checks of the Hawk ejection seats.

    Why not get another display pilot?

    � It is not possible to substitute another pilot at this late stage in the season as it takes months of practice to learn the display and achieve the high quality performance.

    What about the Hawk Display fundraising activities for the RAF Benevolent Fund?

    � The Hawk Display team is involved in fundraising activities for the RAF Benevolent Fund. The RAF regrets any impact the cancellation of the solo Hawk Display may have on these fundraising activities and is looking at alternatives to mitigate any loss in fundraising.



    Apparently it has nothing to do with the recent groundings of the RAF Hawk Fleet, it was some sort of incident, interesting anyway, i got to see the RAF 2010 Hawk Display with others at RIAT and it was very good, on other Forums people in the know say its not a serious enough issue as the Pilot in question is starting an RAF tactical weapons course apparently from today.


Comments

  • #2
    punchdrunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭punchdrunk


    is this the MOD tying a noose around the arrows neck?

    in fairness it must cost them a fortune each year to keep running,
    still it'd be a shame to loose the reds


  • #3
    Steyr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,266 ✭✭✭Steyr


    punchdrunk wrote: »
    is this the MOD tying a noose around the arrows neck?

    in fairness it must cost them a fortune each year to keep running,
    still it'd be a shame to loose the reds

    With all respect this has nothing to do with the Reds as they are still flying and to cancel the Reds would provoke a big bit of bother in the UK, they are not only a Display Team they are Ambassadors for BAe and The RAF and for the UK in general.

    It has to do with this guy and this guy alone:

    He did something or something happened involving him or his act or whatever and as a result there will be no more of the 2010 Solo RAF Hawk Display this year, it must not be too bad though as he started a Tactical Weapons Course today with the RAF other Forums are saying.

    RAF 2010 Solo Display Hawk
    9559EA2ACD49438D97D6B1BFF655ECD1-500.jpg
    (My Pic)


  • #4
    punchdrunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭punchdrunk


    Steyr wrote: »
    With all respect this has nothing to do with the Reds as they are still flying and to cancel the Reds would provoke a big bit of bother in the UK, they are not only a Display Team they are Ambassadors for BAe and The RAF and for the UK in general.

    It has to do with this guy and this guy alone:

    He did something or something happened involving him or his act or whatever and as a result there will be no more of the 2010 Solo RAF Hawk Display this year, it must not be too bad though as he started a Tactical Weapons Course today with the RAF other Forums are saying.

    RAF 2010 Solo Display Hawk
    9559EA2ACD49438D97D6B1BFF655ECD1-500.jpg
    (My Pic)

    interesting,didn't they (the reds) recently lose a hawk aswell?


  • #5
    Steyr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,266 ✭✭✭Steyr


    punchdrunk wrote: »
    interesting,didn't they (the reds) recently lose a hawk aswell?

    They did indeed, technically they "lost" 2 it was a mid air collision while training, one Hawk was a complete write off but the other was landed.


  • #6
    punchdrunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭punchdrunk


    Steyr wrote: »
    They did indeed, technically they "lost" 2 it was a mid air collision while training, one Hawk was a complete write off but the other was landed.

    hmmm not a good time to be on the hawk so

    this solo demo guy must have really dirtied his flying suit,it's a very weirdly put press release :confused:


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