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Canadian Air Force veteran killed in training - Inori - 11-30-2016
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/cf-18-cold-lake-crash-canadian-forces-1.3872347
RE: Canadian Air Force veteran killed in training - Oni - 11-30-2016
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.
RE: Canadian Air Force veteran killed in training - Inori - 12-01-2016
(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.
RE: Canadian Air Force veteran killed in training - Seventh - 12-02-2016
Ouch, gotta suck. Though a bit curious what was the training exercise was for...
RE: Canadian Air Force veteran killed in training - mothered - 12-02-2016
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.
RE: Canadian Air Force veteran killed in training - Jiggly - 12-03-2016
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.