BBC: UK helicopter crash victim named
One of the servicemen who died when two helicopters crashed in Iraq on Sunday has been named as Colour Sergeant Mark Powell of the Parachute Regiment.
The family of the other man who died in the crash, an RAF airman, has asked for more time before his name is released.
The Ministry of Defence said that Colour Sergeant Powell, 37, of south Wales was "an exemplary soldier, father, husband, friend and Briton".
In a statement the Ministry of Defence said: "Colour Sergeant Mark Powell was an exemplary Combat Leader, soldier, father, husband, friend and Briton; dedicated to his family, his men, his mission and his country. In the finest traditions of the Army and his regiment - he was utterly selfless, never shirking danger, effort or hard service in the pursuit of his mission. His loss is tragic, and keenly felt by all but his example to others will be sure to endure and inspire us all for years to come. Our thoughts now are with his family and his comrades."