It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Flight Lieutenant Nigel Morton of 43 Squadron, RAF Leuchars, were killed when their Tornado aircraft crashed yesterday, Thursday 2 July 2009.
The crash happened during a routine training flight at Glen Kinglas in Argyll, Scotland. An RAF Service Inquiry into this incident is now underway.
Weapon Systems Officer Flight Lieutenant Morton's family said:
"Beloved father and husband, son, brother and son-in-law. Respected by all who worked with him. Our thoughts are with Kenny's family at this terrible time."