One of the Blue Angels has crashed

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 21, 2007 5:17 pm

In Beaufort, SC.

It's not known if the pilot was able to eject before the crash.

Lots of conflicting stories right now of where it crashed.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » April 21, 2007 5:25 pm

A coroner was called to the scene and authorities were told the pilot had been killed in the crash, according to the paper. However, a local hospital had not been made aware of any injuries or fatalities, according to NBC News.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18248797/

Damn.....

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » April 21, 2007 5:26 pm

CRAP!!!!

Conolulu · Post by **Conolulu** » April 21, 2007 5:29 pm

I just saw them last month......Damn.

The Five O'clock Parrott · April 21, 2007 5:40 pm

irishcajunphan · Post by **irishcajunphan** » April 21, 2007 5:43 pm

Phin power for the team. I grew up with the Blues waking me up on practice runs every morning. Devastating. Sail on pilot six. (Unconfirmed. . .eye witness said it was Angel Six)

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » April 21, 2007 6:16 pm

Just heard it.......i saw them a few years ago in Ft Lauderdale!!!!...great show!!

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » April 21, 2007 6:19 pm

Sail on Kevin.

Let's drink to their memories....

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » April 21, 2007 6:26 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
A coroner was called to the scene and authorities were told the pilot had been killed in the crash, according to the paper. However, a local hospital had not been made aware of any injuries or fatalities, according to NBC News.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18248797/

Damn.....

wSGHs

My ex was an airshow pilot for a lot of years and I've seen the Blues dozens of times. This is very very sad, especially since they go to so much trouble to make sure that spectators and the surrounding areas are safe.

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » April 21, 2007 6:27 pm

irishcajunphan · Post by **irishcajunphan** » April 21, 2007 6:28 pm

I tried to go NAVY out of college to be on the Angels team in some way. Unfortunately, a slight heart murmur stopped that dream. Thoughts and prayers going out to the team, families, and the spectators who witnessed the crash.

Big Phan · Post by **Big Phan** » April 21, 2007 6:45 pm

Terrible news.

Loads of phin power to everyone affected.

PackPhanGirl · Post by **PackPhanGirl** » April 21, 2007 7:26 pm

Just read this horrible news...phin power

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » April 21, 2007 7:48 pm

http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/app ... s=Itemnr=5

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » April 21, 2007 7:51 pm

Sail on . . . .

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless falls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, nor eer eagle flew –
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.

-John Gillespie Magee

irishcajunphan · Post by **irishcajunphan** » April 21, 2007 7:54 pm

United States Navy
Opposing Solo

Lieutenant Commander Kevin Davis is a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Reading Memorial High School in 1992 where he played football and was active with the Civil Air Patrol. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science with honors in 1996.

Kevin reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, for Officer Candidate School and aviation indoctrination in September 1996. He completed primary flight training at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, and transferred to NAS Meridian, Mississippi, for intermediate and advanced flight training. While there, he flew the T-2C Buckeye and TA-4J Skyhawk, and received his wings of gold in June 1999.

Kevin reported to Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) at NAS Oceana, Virginia, for training in the F-14 Tomcat and was the “Top Stick” in his class. In July 2000 he reported to the VF-11 “Red Rippers” where he completed deployments aboard the aircraft carriers USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). While with the “Red Rippers,” Kevin served as the airframes/corrosion branch officer, air-to-ground training officer and head landing signals officer. His deployments included extended operations in the North Arabian Sea and Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

In July 2003, Kevin transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet through Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) at NAS Lemoore, California, and then reported to the Fighter Composite Squadron (VFC-12) “Omars,” stationed at NAS Oceana, Virginia. While at VFC-12, Kevin served as a Navy adversary pilot providing valuable air-to-air training for fleet squadrons. In December of 2004, Kevin graduated from the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) as an adversary pilot. During his tour at VFC-12, Kevin worked as the schedules officer, legal officer, FRS/SFARP officer and assistant operations officer.

Kevin joined the Blue Angels in September 2005. He has accumulated more than 2,500 flight hours and 200 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include the Air Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
Per the official 07 website this is the pilot of the number 6 Angel. It has yet to be confirmed while family is notified.
Sail On, Kevin

Caribbean Soul Man · Post by **Caribbean Soul Man** » April 21, 2007 7:58 pm

sail on Kevin

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » April 21, 2007 8:06 pm

Sail on Sir.

fruityparrothead · Post by **fruityparrothead** » April 21, 2007 8:36 pm

mommar · Post by **mommar** » April 21, 2007 9:08 pm

Sail on #6, and Phin power to all the families effected by this tragic accident.