A British serviceman returning home from a tour of duty in Afghanistan has been killed after an accident in Cyprus.
The airman was returning home from a tour of duty in Afghanistan
The airman, from 1 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment, died from injuries after the incident within the Cyprus Sovereign Base Area at the weekend.
His next of kin have been informed.
Wing Commander James Hill, a spokesman for the British Military in Afghanistan, said: "The airman was in Cyprus on route back from operational service in Afghanistan when he was involved in a fatal accident on 5 November 2010.
"Despite the best efforts of the medical services at the scene, and afterwards, the airman did not recover from injuries sustained in the accident.
"It is particularly tragic that he died while returning home from a tour of duty that was dedicated to protecting his comrades and Afghan civilians while part of the Force Protection Wing at Camp Bastion.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. He will be sorely missed."
may you rest in peace............
