02/10/2009
RAF Serviceman Killed in Helmand Blast
A member of the Royal Air Force has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The serviceman died while on patrol close to Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province. It is believed he was caught up in an explosion near to the UK army's largest base.
The death of the serviceman - who served with 34 Squadron RAF Regiment - was described as a "true loss" by Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, of Task Force Helmand. His death brings the number of British fatalities in the conflict to 219.
The dead man's family have been informed.
RAF regiments are charged with protecting air bases from attacks to ensure flights can take off and land safely.
(PR/BMcC)
The serviceman died while on patrol close to Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province. It is believed he was caught up in an explosion near to the UK army's largest base.
The death of the serviceman - who served with 34 Squadron RAF Regiment - was described as a "true loss" by Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, of Task Force Helmand. His death brings the number of British fatalities in the conflict to 219.
The dead man's family have been informed.
RAF regiments are charged with protecting air bases from attacks to ensure flights can take off and land safely.
(PR/BMcC)
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