RAF lifts Tornado GR4 flight ban 17.11.11
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Channel: BFBS Forces News · 2011 · News & Politics
The RAF has lifted a ban on non-essential flying in Tornado GR4 attack jets imposed after the death of a Red Arrows pilot. Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham, 35, was killed after being ejected from his Hawk T1 while on the ground at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire on November 8. All but vital flights in aircraft fitted with Martin Baker Mk 10 ejection seats were suspended while air accident officials investigated the tragedy. The RAF announced today that all Tornado GR4 flying can resume, but the ban remains in place for Hawk T1, Hawk T2 and Tucano aircraft.
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