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UK helicopter crash victim named UK helicopter crash victim named
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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.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 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". The Ministry of Defence said Colour Sergeant Powell, 37, originally from south Wales, was "an exemplary soldier, father, husband, friend and Briton".
He joined the Parachute Regiment on 3 December 1990. He lived in Hereford with his architect wife and their six-month-old baby.
Colour Sergeant Powell was born on 1 August 1969 in South Wales. Colour Sergeant Powell, a keen surfer, joined the Parachute Regiment in 1990.
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. He was utterly selfless, never shirking danger, effort or hard service in the pursuit of his mission Ministry of Defence class="" href="/1/hi/uk/6561139.stm">Friends pay tribute
His friends in Porthcawl, where he grew up, described him as "an awesome, unassuming, lovely bloke".
Simon Tucker, who runs the local surf academy, added that his death had come as "a shock to everyone".
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."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.""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."
Both of the Puma helicopters involved in the crash were from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.Both of the Puma helicopters involved in the crash were from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said on Sunday that reports suggested the crash, north of Baghdad, was an accident.Defence Secretary Des Browne said on Sunday that reports suggested the crash, north of Baghdad, was an accident.