We are all aware of today’s tragic event involving the pilot of a United States Air Force, 493rd FS F-15C Eagle, I am sure all of our thoughts are with his family and friends at this awful time.

These pilots are a long way from home and come here to fly the flag of freedom by training or indeed executing their duties to ensure we have the freedom we have come so accustom to.

This pilot made the ultimate sacrifice and it is my wish to see what money can be raised for his family.