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Nonu Wed 08-Jan-14 18:05:19

I have just heard on the news of the crash of the helicopter from Lakenheath AFB , killing the four people aboard . It is sad !

Brendawymms Wed 08-Jan-14 18:59:08

I have personal experience of the death of a close relative in a military plane crash and my deepest sympathies go out to anyone and everyone affected. I also personally feel that it is very disrespectful to the casualties that they are not yet removed from the crash 24 hours later in case that removal damages 'evidence'.

kittylester Wed 08-Jan-14 19:43:22

We had a few days in Cley just before Christmas. It must be very bleak today. Are they not still picking up ammunition, * Brenda*. No sense in risking more lives.

Nonu Wed 08-Jan-14 19:49:27

*Brenda8 I know is seems harsh to us , but they have to be able to piece together what happened ! So presumably evidence cannot be tampered with !
I did hear it may have been engine failure .

Meant Brenda
Typo .

JessM Wed 08-Jan-14 20:14:47

I guess they will have to take the wreck apart to recover the bodies and that would destroy evidence that could save the lives of other crews.

Soutra Wed 08-Jan-14 20:26:32

My recollection of that part of north Norfolk was of the peace, isolation and beauty. Must be desolate this time of year. What a tragedy but nobody on the ground killed unlike Glasgow
sad

Flowerofthewest Wed 08-Jan-14 22:50:51

It really is sad, I am not sure what it was doing flying low over a National Nature Reserve, there are certain restrictions that should be upheld. I do feel for the families of those lost.

grannyactivist Wed 08-Jan-14 23:06:23

When I lived near to Lakenheath there were many American airmen who I was church with - I can only imagine the sorrow being felt by the men's (women's?) families and the affected communities. sad

LizG Wed 08-Jan-14 23:52:11

I feel very sorry for the families of those killed too, but why so much weaponry. Feel there might be more to come from this.