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Iraq mid-air crash soldier named Iraq air crash serviceman named
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A British servicemen killed after a mid-air crash between two RAF helicopters in Iraq has been named as Sergeant Mark McLaren. A British serviceman killed after a mid-air crash between two UK helicopters in Iraq has been named as Royal Air Force Sergeant Mark McLaren.
The 27-year-old, from Northumberland, was described as a "consummate" professional by his commanding officer, Wing Commander Chris Hunter.The 27-year-old, from Northumberland, was described as a "consummate" professional by his commanding officer, Wing Commander Chris Hunter.
Sgt McLaren, of the RAF, died with Colour Sergeant Mark Powell, of the Parachute regiment, on Sunday. Sgt McLaren died with Colour Sergeant Mark Powell, of the Parachute regiment, on Sunday.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said reports suggested it was an accident.Defence Secretary Des Browne said reports suggested it was an accident.
Father-of-two Sgt McLaren, was described as having had a "bright future" ahead of him.Father-of-two Sgt McLaren, was described as having had a "bright future" ahead of him.
'Positive attitude''Positive attitude'
He had previously graduated from the Air Loadmaster Specialist Training Course at RAF Shawbury.He had previously graduated from the Air Loadmaster Specialist Training Course at RAF Shawbury.
Wing Cdr Hunter, Officer Commanding 230 Squadron RAF Aldergrove, described Sgt McLaren as someone who "loved life" and who was a caring husband and father of two sons.Wing Cdr Hunter, Officer Commanding 230 Squadron RAF Aldergrove, described Sgt McLaren as someone who "loved life" and who was a caring husband and father of two sons.
He said: "Sgt McLaren had a positive attitude towards everything he did and a level of self-motivation that was second to none.He said: "Sgt McLaren had a positive attitude towards everything he did and a level of self-motivation that was second to none.
"As an Air Loadmaster he was the master of his trade, a consummate professional and committed team player."As an Air Loadmaster he was the master of his trade, a consummate professional and committed team player.
"When flying on operations in either the UK or Iraq he always performed at the top of his game and it was a pleasure to fly with him when you were crewed up together.""When flying on operations in either the UK or Iraq he always performed at the top of his game and it was a pleasure to fly with him when you were crewed up together."