RAF serviceman from 34 Squadron killed in southern Afghanistan
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An RAF serviceman has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The gunner, from 34 Squadron RAF Regiment, died on Thursday while on a patrol near Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province.
Lt/Col Nick Richardson, of Task Force Helmand, called it a "true loss". The man's next of kin have been informed.
On behalf of my family I would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of this young man.