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correct as at 13.30 on 02/07/09-
A83 closed- diversion via Inverary and Dalmally

check with police/ local radio for updates.

prob because of this-
"RAF Tornado crashes in Scotland "
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 130528.stm

Hope the crew got out okay.

That's a big diversion! Suppose they have no choice though..

Heard now that the Crianlarich road was closed?? Few locals coming back down from Glasgow having to go via Gourock now

I do hope that the crew are OK

Does anyone have any more news on this. We were meant to be heading up to our caravan today from Greenock. Is it still possible to reach Campbeltown if we take Gourock-Dunoon ferry? Any info would be gratefully received, thanks

RMcC wrote:Heard now that the Crianlarich road was closed?? Few locals coming back down from Glasgow having to go via Gourock now

Can't say I've seen that mentioned anywhere - hope not, I'm coming down the road after work.

Where exactly is the A83 closed anyone? Could you even get from Dunoon to Inveraray? is it not closed at Cairndow?

Just been looking at Traffic Scotland and BBC Scotland etc but nothing has been updated since early afternoon.

That aside, more importantly I also hope the crash is not a fatal one.

sky news says both pilot and navigator have been killed- families informed.
correct as 17.30 on 02.07.09

further news states- "The road could be shut for up to a week to allow for further investigation and clean up of surrounding area."

How sad.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 130528.stm

Latest new bulletin

Came round via Crianlarich - only adds 30 minutes to the journey.

Extremely sad news.

correct as at 0.44 on 03.07.09

"Probe into RAF jet fighter crash "
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 131858.stm

RAF teams said the wreckage, fuel and other hazardous material from the crash was spread over a sizeable area. It could be some days before the recovery operation is completed and a formal investigation can begin.

my emphasis added in bold. could be up to a week right enough then-

crash site is here-
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1178/rest.jpg

i've added the black arrow to show the approximate impact of the aircraft, however the debris is spread over a wider area.

at least the other plane made it back safely to base. a real shame these guys didn't.

Nomad wrote:sky news says both pilot and navigator have been killed- families informed.
correct as 17.30 on 02.07.09

Nomad wrote:crash site is here-
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1178/rest.jpg

i've added the black arrow to show the approximate impact of the aircraft, however the debris is spread over a wider area.

at least the other plane made it back safely to base. a real shame these guys didn't.

From what I can gather from friends in the area the crash site is further down the rest than that Nomad towards Arrochar?

The crash site is beyond Loch Restil in Glen Kinglas which the A83 runs down in to the Dunoon junction as stated by Nomad.The Police have the road blocked off at the junction to Lochgoilhead with no access on the A83 to Cairndow.

Very sad indeed as the 43(F) Squadron will disband next week.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -spot.html