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A sculpture has been unveiled 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 on Bournemouth's East Overcliff was unveiled at a private ceremony ahead of this year's airshow, which started on Thursday.
It features three glass Red Arrows planes and stainless steel contrails.
The pilot's widow, was present: Dr Emma Egging, told the BBC: "It's an absolute privilege to see the memorial being unveiled. But of course being here will always remind me of Jon and last year
"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."
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 last year.
Councillor John Beesley, leader of Bournemouth Borough Council, said the memorial would serve as "a long-standing mark of respect from the people of Bournemouth".
