Bodies of Air Force helicopter crew transported to Bangkok
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The bodies of the three crew members of an ill-fated Air Force helicopter were transferred to Bangkok for funeral rites Tuesday night.
Relatives of the two pilots and a mechanic travelled to wait on Tuesday night for the bodies at the Khao Chamao transfer station in Chanthaburi’s Kaeng Hang Maew district.
Family members performed religious rites before the bodies were transported to the airport of Wing 6 in Bangkok’s Don Muang district on a C130 aircraft.
Air Force commander-in-chief ACM Tritos Sonjaeng presided over a ceremony to honour the dead before they were transported to Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital under the directorate of medical services, Royal Thai Air Force.
The three crewmembers were Squadron Leader Pasit Techasen, Flight Lt Alongkorn Chankrachan and Flight Sgt 1st Class Visut Putthraksa. There were all rewarded with promotions, insignia and compensation for their families.
Funeral services were held at Wat Phra Sri Mahathat.
Photos by Suphakit Khumkun, Rachanon Intharaksa #NationPhoto
