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Bodies of UK soldiers return home Bodies of UK soldiers return home
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The bodies of three British servicemen killed in Iraq are due to be flown back to the UK. The bodies of three British servicemen killed in Iraq have been flown back to the UK.
Cpl Ben Leaning, 24, and Tpr Kristen Turton, 28, were killed on 19 April in an explosion in Maysan province.Cpl Ben Leaning, 24, and Tpr Kristen Turton, 28, were killed on 19 April in an explosion in Maysan province.
Kingsman Alan Joseph Jones, 20, was providing protection for a Warrior armoured vehicle when he was killed by small arms fire in Basra on 23 April.Kingsman Alan Joseph Jones, 20, was providing protection for a Warrior armoured vehicle when he was killed by small arms fire in Basra on 23 April.
A repatriation ceremony will be held at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire after the bodies are met by the men's families. Grieving loved ones took part in a repatriation ceremony on the runway at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire.
The coffins, each one draped in a union flag, were taken from the rear of a plane by slow-marching pall bearers into waiting hearses.
Cpl Leaning and Tpr Turton, both from the Catterick-based Queen's Royal Lancers, were patrolling in a Scimitar tank when the blast happened.Cpl Leaning and Tpr Turton, both from the Catterick-based Queen's Royal Lancers, were patrolling in a Scimitar tank when the blast happened.
Cpl Leaning, known as Bill to his friends and from Scunthorpe, was described as a "fine soldier and a natural leader". Cpl Leaning, from Scunthorpe, was described as a "fine soldier and a natural leader".
Kingsman Jones was an Everton fan and keen footballerKingsman Jones was an Everton fan and keen footballer
He joined the Army in 1999 and served in Oman and Kosovo as well as Iraq in 2003, progressing quickly through the ranks and becoming a crew commander and signals instructor before going to Iraq last autumn.He joined the Army in 1999 and served in Oman and Kosovo as well as Iraq in 2003, progressing quickly through the ranks and becoming a crew commander and signals instructor before going to Iraq last autumn.
Tpr Turton, from Grimsby, joined The Queen's Royal Lancers in 2003 and became a trained sharp-shooter and specialised in demolitions.Tpr Turton, from Grimsby, joined The Queen's Royal Lancers in 2003 and became a trained sharp-shooter and specialised in demolitions.
His wife Sharon, whom he married in 2004, described him as the "most amazing person" she had ever met.His wife Sharon, whom he married in 2004, described him as the "most amazing person" she had ever met.
Kingsman Jones, from the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed while out on patrol in the Al Ashar district of central Basra. Kingsman Jones, from the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed while out on patrol in the al-Ashar district of central Basra.
The gunner, from Liverpool, was described as "cheerful and likeable".The gunner, from Liverpool, was described as "cheerful and likeable".
His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Kenyon, said he would be remembered as a "professional soldier who was loyal to his regiment and his friends".His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Kenyon, said he would be remembered as a "professional soldier who was loyal to his regiment and his friends".
Wiltshire coroner David Masters is expected to hold an inquest into their deaths.