UK Helos Collide in Iraq

[Master Gunner]

Words are very difficult at times like this, but please let family, friends and collegues know that our thoughts are with them.

So many of us can say .... 'There but for the grace of god go I'

Mr C
(Ex Wessex, Puma, Chinook and Merlin Crewman)

[Stitchbitch]

NeilMac you're not wrong there, his banter and wit will be missed by this call sign and the guys still at his previous unit. He was a good bloke, one of many on xx Sqn and it was my great pleasure to have worked with him and so many other fine aircrew, engineers and support staff during my time there.There will be a few wobblies downed tonight in the stitch household. Loyalty.
Mac you will be missed.

[TeBoi]

Only saw Mac's name on the news tonight - shocked beyond belief. He was in the next bed space to me at Cranditz. He was a really young lad back then but definitely a character. RIP mate, and my best wishes and deepest sympathy to your family.
TB

[Topsy Turvey]

Sgt Mark McLaren

For those who havn't heard = Name now released of RAF Crewman.


http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...lledInIraq.htm


RIP

[TAC Queen]

Had the honour to go through Cranwell with Mark
A cheeky grin and even cheekier sense of humour.
A sad sad loss.
Our thoughts are with his family.
R.I.P

Tac Queen and family

[Brian Dixon]

My sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of those lost, and a speedy recovery to those injured.

Respectfully,
Brian

[Winch-control]

Mark

I didn't know Mark. I will miss him though none the less. My thoughts are with his family and friends. A sad loss to the loadie world. My glass is raised, although it helps you none, but I for one am really thinking of you all...

[RUCAWO]

The thoughts of myself and the rest of my ATC Sqns staff and cadets are with the family and 230 .RIP

[fcbellio]

Another sad loss

I too was fortunate to go through Cranwell with Mac, a top lad, my heart felt condolences go out to those that were closest to him
fcbellio

[heights good]

RIP Mate - 230 will be a worse place without you.

RIP Mac, you were a friend and a colleague and you will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with your family, especially the boys. Your gone but not forgotten mate.

Enjoy the foosball table in the sky.

"living the dream"

Heights good

[HeadSouth]

RIP Mac

Went through AAITC with Mac and he was a great character who we shall all miss but will always be in our thoughts. My condolences to all

Headsouth

[shawtarce]

RIP

RIP Mac.
Condolences to the family, the friends, the colleagues and to all on 33 and 230, at this time.
Nev.

[ProfessionalStudent]

RIP

RIP Mac
A really bloody nice bloke.

Condolences to Mrs Mac and the family. I hope you have all the love and support you need.

[fill_n_d]

I went through AAITC with Mark and it was obvious from the outset that his confidence at such a young age would enable him to develop quickly into a much respected ALM; I never flew with Mark as we were on different fleets but my memories of him at Cranwell were always happy ones, never one to let the difficulty of the course get him down he was always one to go and chat to if you needed a pick me-up. Mark you were a great character then and it’s of no surprise that you developed into a much admired and respected guy. My sincere condolences to all his family - RIP Mark you will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

"The Old Moaner"

[Brian Dixon]

Sgt McLaren has been remembered on the Palace Barracks Memorial Website, as has Colour Sgt Powell.
http://www.palacebarracksmemorialgar...RAF%20Iraq.htm

RIP

[Isaac Hunt]

Many Thanks

I am In close contact with Mrs Mac; she would like to forward her appreciation for all the kind words posted on this forum.

Mark will be sadly missed, a great friend, and valued colleague......

again many thanks.

Andy

[9.81m/s/s]

To Mrs Mac and family - my very deepest sympathy. I was an oppo of Macs in trg. Such a lust for life and such a tragic waste! I smile when I remember the laughs we had, he was a good lookin' bugger and a natural crewman! My thoughts are with you all.

RIP Mac.

Fond memories,

9.81