THE wife of a Red Arrows pilot killed in an air show last year has paid tribute to him on the first anniversary of his death.
Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, 33, from Rutland, was killed when his Hawk T1 aircraft crashed during a display at Bournemouth Air Festival last August.
His wife Dr Emma Egging and the pilot's family thanked well-wishers for their support over the past 12 months.
Dr Egging said: "Jon will always be in our hearts and sorely missed. Please help us take Jon's positive ethos for life forward by supporting the work of the Jon Egging Trust which was set up in his memory."
The trust aims to help young people aged between 13 and 21 develop life skills and accredited training.
Red Arrows Squadron Leader Jim Turner said: "Our thoughts and prayers remain with Jon's family on the first anniversary of his death."
The Red Arrows are due to return to this year's Bournemouth Air Festival, taking place from August 30 to September 1.
An inquest into Flt Lt Egging's death was opened at East Dorset Coroner's Court in Bournemouth last year and adjourned.
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