RAF ejection seat pin 'Entirely useless'

The Coroner has criticised Martin Baker, the manufacturer of the ejection seat, for failing to warn the RAF of defects which led to the death of Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt Sean Cunningham in... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Inquest hears of concerns over ejection seat

The inquest into the death of Flt Lt Sean Cunningham has heard of concerns about the ejection seat parachute system.... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Inquest expected to last until the end of January

The inquest into the death of Flt Lt Sean Cunningham is expected to last until the end of January. BBC News reported on... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

No charges will be brought in relation to the death of Flt Lt Sean Cunningham

No charges will be brought in relation to the death of Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt Sean Cunningham who was killed at RAF Scampton in 2011 when he was ejected from his stationary aircraft. Alison Storey, a specialist prosecutor for the... More information If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Hawk T1 Flying is Resumed

Following the grounding of the Hawk T1 after Sean Cunningham's accident on 8th of November the RAF have now issued a statement. It says that following safety advice and the issue of a precautionary technical instruction, the RAF chain of command have authorised the resumption all Hawk T1 flying operations without restrictions and that all flying operations are being resumed...See full details

Sean Cunningham - 'Charming, Professional and Dedicated'

The family, friends and colleagues of Flt Lt Sean Cunningham gathered at Coventry Cathedral today for his funeral. During the service, Sqn Ldr Jim Turner said: "Sean was a charming, professional and dedicated pilot who always had a smile on his face and touched the lives of many people. His love of the job was obvious to see. His sense of excitement would grow as the time approached to go flying...More information »