Person: Philip West

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Memorial service held for British servicemen

A MEMORIAL service was held on board HMS Ark Royal yesterday for three British servicemen who died when two Navy helicopters crashed.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2003

Friendly fire tank deaths 'tragic', says Hoon

Britain's Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon expressed regret today over the “tragic” deaths of two British soldiers whose tank was mistaken for Iraqi armour and destroyed by “friendly fire“.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003

British Navy releases names of officers killed in collision

THE names of three Royal Navy officers who died when two British helicopters collided in the Gulf at the weekend were released yesterday.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003