Canadian Air Force veteran killed in training

Inori · 11-30-2016, 01:11 PM

Captain Thomas McQueen, a 10-year RCAF veteran, was killed after his CF-18 crashed near Cold Lake, Alberta during a training exercise. According to interviews with Hamilton residents and Air Force officers, Cpt. McQueen was actively involved in his community, and dedicated to his service in the military.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/c...-1.3872347

Oni · 11-30-2016, 08:09 PM

That's sad. Sad

I wonder what caused the crash, if it was only training? Sounds like he'd been through a lot more than training, being a 10 year vet.

Inori · 12-01-2016, 01:13 AM

(11-30-2016, 08:09 PM)Oni Wrote: That's sad.

I wonder what caused the crash, if it was only training? Sounds like he'd been through a lot more than training, being a 10 year vet.

Given the intricacy of CF-18s and their new-ish arrival in Canada, my guess is on a system failure.

Seventh · 12-02-2016, 05:56 AM

Ouch, gotta suck. Though a bit curious what was the training exercise was for...

mothered · 12-02-2016, 07:06 AM

That's terrible news.

Why Is It that tragedies/deaths seem to predominantly happen to those who serve a positive role to the community and (In this case), their country.
What's even worse, It that he was about to be married.

Jiggly · 12-03-2016, 05:25 AM

Such a sad thing...
I am very curious as to what caused it. Goes to show that experience isn't everything - The Air Force is risky business. Must be so hard on the family.