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Group Captain Paul
Oborn
Station Commander Royal Air Force Lyneham
"The team was one of our best. Team Spirit, self discipline,
professionalism in the air and a sense of humour were characteristics
of this crew and we could all certainly learn a lot from them." |
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MP Mr James Gray
North Wiltshire MP
"This is a terrible tragedy for the base and the whole
community of Lyneham. It is something that will have a significant
effect on the whole community - including Calne, Malmesbury
and Wootton Bassett." |
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Tony Blair
Prime Minister
"It is doubly tragic that it happened on a day of such
hope in Iraq. The Iraqi people showed great courage in exercising
their democratic rights and I know all of us welcome the birth
of Iraqi democracy."
"The House of Commons would be united in paying tribute
to the 'brave service personnel, both Royal Air Force and
Army, on board the RAF Hercules which tragically crashed on
Sunday" |
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Rt Hon Geoff Hoon
MP
The Secretary of State for Defence
"The deaths of these Servicemen are especially poignant
on a day when Iraqis were able to enjoy the freedom of democratic
elections for the first time in many years. I can only echo
the sentiment of the Prime Minister in recognising the sacrifice
of these Servicemen."
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Mrs Cathy Stanford
Head Teacher Lyneham's Infant School
"At this extremely difficult time our thoughts are with
the families of all those affected by this tragedy. All of
us at Lyneham Infants and Junior schools will do everything
we possibly can to provide a caring environment which will
offer support to the whole community in whatever way necessary" |
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Reverand Tony Fletcher
St Michael and All Angels Church Minister
"Our hearts and prayers go out to everybody affected
by this and we shall try to be with them and eventually we
will all come through it. You weep for those who weep, and
mourn for those who mourn." |
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Cllr Jenny Jardine
Lyneham & Bradenstoke Parish Council
"Our thoughts bleed for the families involved. They were
our first thought. The whole village will share in the grief.
It's very much one community, the base and the village" |
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Major General Mike Gould
Commander of the USAF's Third Air Force,
"We work in a very dangerous business and operational
losses are a reality, but the loss of each person is always
deeply felt. These individuals were dedicated to a cause bigger
than themselves. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that
all of us can live in a freer, safer world. They are true
heroes."
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