Although we all know tragedies like this happen from time to time, it doesn't prevent the feeling of shock when you see the face of someone you knew, worked for, respected and quaffed multiple ales with staring at you from an obituary in The Telegraph.
I know that the Commando Helicopter Force will have the resolve to continue what they are doing in the professional manner they always have. The thoughts of many ex-junglies are with you and your families.