'Red Arrows - Jon Egging Memorial'

A sculpture displayed in Dorset as a memorial to a Red Arrows pilot who died after an airshow display. Flt Lt Jon Egging, 33, of Rutland, died when his Hawk T1 aircraft crashed following a display at the 2011 Bournemouth Air Festival. The 5m-high artwork is located on Bournemouth's East Overcliff. It features three glass Red Arrows planes and stainless steel contrails. The pilot's widow, Dr Emma Egging, said: "Jon loved being in the Red Arrows and the memorial encapsulates the spirit of the team, the positivity and the idea that with hard work and determination you can achieve your dreams." 'Mark of respect' Each contrail also has 60 coloured glass discs in the Red Arrow's traditional colours of red, white and blue. The one tonne sculpture, created by Tim Ward, of Circling the Square, was designed by Penny Vallier, 10, and George Cutler, nine, from Kinson Primary School in Bournemouth. Their design was chosen by Dr Egging following a competition held at Bournemouth schools. Among the members of the Red Arrows who attended the unveiling, Flt Lt Ben Plank said: "For me it is a reflection of the support the team have received from the people of Bournemouth. THE JON EGGING TRUST INSPIRATION On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team ‘The Red Arrows’ flying in the position of Red 4. Jon was an inspirational person and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do at the Jon Egging Trust. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our young people to reach their full potential. Our accredited programmes increase young peoples’ self-confidence, self-esteem and other vital life and work skills and empowers them to become role models within their own communities. The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their ambitions.

Location - Bournemouth, Dorset, UK