Rifles Repatriation KIA Afghanistan

We have been advised by RAF Brize Norton that the Repatriations of Cpl Michael John Thacker, from 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh (The Royal Welch Fusiliers) and Pte Gregg Thomas Stone from 3rd Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment will take place on Thursday 7th June 2012.
 
The plane will land at approx 1.30pm and the cortege will pass the Memorial Garden around 4.15pm, reaching the John Radcliffe Hospital around 5.00pm.

Norton Way will be closed from approx 1.30pm, whilst Station Road, Brize Norton, will be closed for approximately 10 minutes once the cortege leaves Britannia Gate at RAF Brize Norton.

There will be road closures in place at the Marston Ferry Road / Cherwell Drive Junction, Marston Road / Cherwell Drive Junction, and at the mini roundabout by the entrance to the John Radcliffe Hospital. Please expect severe delays in this area whilst the road closures are in operation.

The weather forecast for Thursday is expected to be cloudy, wet and windy so please be prepared. Please note that times are subject to change at short notice and we advise that you check again by visiting www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/repatriations or call 01865 816345.