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London helicopter crash: Pilot's funeral held in hometown London helicopter crash: Pilot's funeral held in Reading
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The funeral of a pilot who died when his aircraft hit a crane in Vauxhall has been held in his hometown.The funeral of a pilot who died when his aircraft hit a crane in Vauxhall has been held in his hometown.
Capt Pete Barnes, 50, a father-of-two from near Reading, was killed when his helicopter clipped a crane on The Tower, St George Wharf on 16 January.Capt Pete Barnes, 50, a father-of-two from near Reading, was killed when his helicopter clipped a crane on The Tower, St George Wharf on 16 January.
Mr Barnes who had 25 years' experience as a pilot, had flown for the air ambulance and appeared in several films during his career.Mr Barnes who had 25 years' experience as a pilot, had flown for the air ambulance and appeared in several films during his career.
His private funeral was held at Reading Minster on Friday afternoon.His private funeral was held at Reading Minster on Friday afternoon.
Mr Barnes' two children and his partner Rebecca attended the service which included poetry and tributes. Mr Barnes' partner Rebecca Dixon and their two children - Alexandra, 12, and eight-year-old Freddy - attended the service which included poetry and tributes.
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A helicopter-shaped bouquet was laid outside the church prior to the service and afterwards Mr Barnes' coffin left the building to the tune I Wanna Be Like You from Disney's The Jungle Book. A helicopter-shaped bouquet was laid outside the church prior to the service, along with a red, white and grey floral tribute which carried the note "G-Barnesy".
The air ambulance also carried out a fly past above the church following the service. Mr Barnes' coffin was carried into the minster by six of his fellow pilots and left the building to the tune I Wanna Be Like You from Disney's The Jungle Book.
Cars and two buildings caught fire after the burning wreckage from the helicopter fell into Wandsworth Road at about 08:00 GMT. The air ambulance carried out a fly past above the church.
Mr Barnes, who had flown in the Oscar-winning film Saving Private Ryan and Tomb Raider II, died on 16 January.
Cars and two buildings caught fire after the burning wreckage of his helicopter fell into Wandsworth Road at about 08:00 GMT.
Matthew Wood, 39, from south London, was killed as he was walking to work.Matthew Wood, 39, from south London, was killed as he was walking to work.
The helicopter, which was on a flight from Redhill to Elstree, was waiting to land at Battersea heliport where it had been diverted due to bad weather.The helicopter, which was on a flight from Redhill to Elstree, was waiting to land at Battersea heliport where it had been diverted due to bad weather.
At the time of the crash there was widespread low cloud, poor visibility and patches of freezing fog. At the time of the crash there was low cloud, poor visibility and patches of freezing fog.
An investigation is being carried out by the independent Air Accidents Investigation Branch. An investigation is being carried out by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.