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Funeral held for pilot killed in Afghanistan crash
The funeral of a pilot who was killed when his helicopter crashed in Afghanistan is taking place today in Cowbridge.
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Funeral of Captain Thomas Clarke held in Cowbridge
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Crowds remember Capt Thomas Clarke in Cowbridge
Crowds have lined the streets of Cowbridge ahead of the funeral service for Captain Thomas Clarke
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Cowbridge shops close in memory of Capt Thomas Clarke
Businesses in Cowbridge will close temporarily today ahead of the funeral of Captain Thomas Clarke.
Funeral held for pilot killed in Afghanistan crash
The funeral of a pilot who was killed when his helicopter crashed in Afghanistan is taking place today.
30-year-old Captain Thomas Clarke was one of two pilots on board the Lynx helicopter when it went down, in what has been described as 'a tragic accident' by the Ministry of Defence.
Capt Clarke, from the Vale of Glamorgan, died alongside Lance Corporal Oliver Thomas, Warrant Officer Spencer Faulkner, Corporal James Walters and Flight Lieutenant Rakesh Chauhuan.
He has been described by his Army superiors as a 'rising star' of the Army Air Corps.
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Funeral of Captain Thomas Clarke held in Cowbridge
The Army Air Corps officer died alongside four other servicemen in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last month.