Two RAF crew killed in jet crash: British defense ministry

• Source: Xinhua
• [08:35 July 03 2009]
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Two aircrew of the Royal Air Force (RAF) were killed in a Tornado jet crash on Thursday, British Defense Ministry said.

The aircraft crashed during a routine training flight in the remote countryside in Scotland, said a spokesman for the Defense Ministry.

"The next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of 24 hours grace before further details are released," added the spokesman.

According to the Skynews, search and rescue helicopters were scrambled to search the area for the wreckage and crew.

An RAF spokesman said there had been a small blaze at the scene, but no civilian injuries were reported.