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A Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue technician has died during a training exercise near Yorkton, Sask., on Wednesday.
Master-Corporal Alfred Barr was a member of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron based in Winnipeg.
“On behalf of all 17 Wing Winnipeg and the entire RCAF, I would like to express my condolences to Master-Corporal Alfred Barr’s family, friends and fellow service members. Master-Corporal Barr was a valuable member of 435 Squadron’s Search and Rescue team, and he will be deeply missed,” read a statement from Colonel Andy Cook, 17 Wing Winnipeg Commander.
RCAF says its Directorate of Flight Safety will be investigating the incident.
The #RCAF’s Flight Safety will be investigating the accident.No further information will be released on the incident while that is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/KOpT0xCeJh
— Royal Canadian Air Force (@RCAF_ARC) March 9, 2017
Agencies/Canadajournal
