7 January 2013
Jolly 22
56th ARRS
HH-60G # 86-26109
On the 7 January 2013, Jolly 22 was part of a two ship HH-60G training night flight, from RAF Lakenheath's 56th RQS, performing low level training on the north Norfolk coast. During the flight Jolly 22 hit a flock of geese while flying at 110 feet at 110 knots rendering the pilot and co pilot incapacitated. The helicopter crashed on the nature reserve of Cley-Next-The-Sea with all four of the crew lost.
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Pilot  Capt. Sean Ruane "Hollywood" |
Co-Pilot  Capt. Christopher Stover "Banjo" |
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Flight Engineer  TSgt. Dale Matthews
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Gunner  SSgt. Afton Ponce
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On the 7th Jan I will be rucking 22 miles with 56lbs to honour the crew of Jolly 22. There is a Jolly 22 Memorial page on Facebook with more information. We are also raising funds for the families through various fundraisers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Baz, good luck.
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