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This week colleagues at RAF Lyneham, where he had been working as a senior aircraftsman since 2000, said he would be remembered as a "true character on the squadron". Mr Griffiths' flight commander, Flight Lieutenant Rob South, said: "Griff could always be relied upon to find the brighter side to even the most trying circumstances. "Forever smiling, his mood was infectious and a corner stone of the morale on his flight. "Whether at work or social events his easy-going and fun-loving attitude captivated all those around him and he will be sorely missed by his many friends and colleagues. An accomplished tradesman, Griff was extremely well respected for his hard work and technical ability, both at Lyneham and when on operational detachments. "Indeed his efforts on his most recent deployment to Basra at the start of this year received enormous praise; his cheery personality once again shining through despite the harsh conditions, to the great benefit of his fellow comrades. An intelligent and skilled individual, Griff had recently completed training as a plumber and was eagerly looking forward to the new challenges that this career change would offer him on leaving the service. A loyal, jovial and proud Welshman, Griff was an integral member of the flight; his smiling character will be remembered by all those who knew him."
Station commander Group Captain Paul Oborn said: "On behalf of the station I would like to express our deep sadness in hearing of the tragic news regarding SAC Neil Griffiths. "He will be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues. Our thoughts, and our full support, are with his family at this time of great personal grief." On the same day, a woman driver had to be cut out of her car after an early morning accident at Dauntsey Lock. This incident happened approximately one hour after SAC Griffiths fatal accident on the same B4069 road. The woman from the Bradenstoke area, was released from her Ford Fiesta by firefighters and taken to hospital with minor injuries. The other motorists, a woman from Lyneham was driving a Volvo and a Corsham man in a Fiat van, were unhurt. The B4069 was closed for two-and-a-half hours while oil was cleared from the road.
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