Rifles Repatriation KIA Afghanistan

We have been advised by RAF Brize Norton that the Repatriations of  Capt James Townley of the Corps of Royal Engineers, 28 Engineer Regiment and Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups, of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME),will take place on Thursday 27th September 2012.

The aircraft will land at approx 1.30pm and the cortege will pass the Memorial Garden between 4.00pm, reaching the John Radcliffe Hospital between 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 with scattered showers.
 
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.