https://freerepublic.com/tag/alreadypostedtoday/ en-us Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:54:31 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1888826/posts An RAF serviceman has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. A gunner from 51 Squadron RAF Regiment was killed in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, shortly after midnight local time (2030 BST). Personnel from the squadron, based at RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, were on a routine security patrol when one of its vehicles was caught in an explosion. Next of kin have been informed. Two other servicemen were hurt. A civilian interpreter was also killed in the blast during the patrol around Kandahar airfield, the main hub for British forces flying in and out of... bbc news online https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1888826/posts#comment Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:54:31 GMT