A Defence Policy and Business news article
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of two RAF aircrew from 43 Squadron, RAF Leuchars, in a Tornado F3 crash today, Thursday 2 July 2009.
Ministry of Defence
The aircraft crashed during a routine training flight at 1145hrs at Glen Kinglas in Argyll, Scotland.
The next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of grace before further details are released.
An MOD spokesman said:
“At the moment our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues of the two aircrew who lost their lives today. I would ask that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
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