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Old April 22nd 07, 10:34 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Big John
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Default Blue Angels Jet Crashes, Pilot KIlled:

Dudley

As they would say in OZ, Blood shame.

Is it normal to have pilots move up from an admin position on team to
one of the flight positions?

They said that the name of pilot would not be announced for 24 hours
to permit family to receive notification.

6 hours after crash cable TV here in Houston gave his name and rank
(Lt Cmdr) and photo. Just the drive by media showing respect (

Did the Navy retrofit the Angel birds with black boxes or do you know?

I would assume there were many photo's taken of the show and am sure
Navy is trying to get copies to help in investigation.

How is your health?

I'm some better. Cataract surgery did not go good and am having
problems seeing things. Has put off my looking at getting into glider
flying.