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Airman from Royal Air Force Regiment killed in Afghanistan
13 Feb 12
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that an airman from the Royal Air Force Regiment was killed in Afghanistan today, Monday 13 February 2012.
Ministry of Defence
The airman was killed by small arms fire whilst on a routine partnered patrol in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province.
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Mackenzie, a spokesman for British forces in Helmand, said:
"It is my sad duty to report that an airman from the Royal Air Force Regiment was fatally wounded during an insurgent attack in the western Dashte area of Nad 'Ali, Helmand province, whilst on a patrol to interact with the local population.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
The airman's family have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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