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Funerals for helicopter crash duo Funerals for helicopter crash men
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The funerals of two more of the victims of the North Sea helicopter disaster, including the young co-pilot, are due to be held. The funerals of three more of the victims of the North Sea helicopter disaster, including the young co-pilot, are due to be held.
Richard Menzies, 24, from Droitwich Spa, and passenger Warren Mitchell, 38, of Oldmeldrum, were among the 16 men who lost their lives. Richard Menzies, 24, from Droitwich Spa, and passengers Warren Mitchell, 38, of Oldmeldrum, and Brian Barkley, 30, originally from Ballymoney, died.
Their Super Puma crashed off the Aberdeenshire coast on 1 April. They were among the 16 men who lost their lives when the Super Puma crashed off the Aberdeenshire coast on 1 April.
Mr Menzies worked for Bond Offshore Helicopters, and Mr Mitchell for Weatherford UK Limited.
Mr Menzies' father said after his death: "We are hugely proud of Richard and the life he led. He was a charming and charismatic man the loss of whom will be felt by many."
The cause of the crash is being probed by investigators.The cause of the crash is being probed by investigators.
Mr Menzies' father said after his death: "We are hugely proud of Richard and the life he led. He was a charming and charismatic man the loss of whom will be felt by many."
Mr Barkley's family said his death had left the "biggest of holes in our hearts".
A statement said: "To us he was a wonderful son, brother and fiancé."
Mr Menzies worked for Bond Offshore Helicopters, Mr Mitchell for Weatherford UK Limited, and Mr Barkley had been working for KCA Deutag Drilling Limited in Aberdeen.