Rifles Repatriation KIA Afghanistan

We have been advised by RAF Brize Norton that the repatriations of Lance Corporal Peter Eustace from 2nd Battalion The Rifles, Lieutenant David Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon both from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and that of an as yet unnamed soldier from 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment; will take place on Thursday 24th November 2011.

The plane will land at approximately 12:30pm and the corteges will pass by the Memorial Garden at around 14:45pm arriving at the John Radcliffe Hospital around 15.30pm.

The weather forecast for Thursday is sunny intervals please ensure you are prepared. Norton Way will be closed from approx 11.45am, whilst Station Road, Brize Norton, will be closed for approximately 10 minutes once the cortege leaves Britannia Gate at RAF Brize Norton.

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.