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Pilot killed after First World War replica aircraft crashes near airfield during display practice

A plane which crashed in a field killing the pilot may have been flying in a group of replica historic aircraft, it emerged today. Investigators are continuing their examination of the scene to establish why the small civilian aircraft crashed at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, at 4.55pm yesterday. Aviation enthusiasts said they believed the aircraft involved was a replica First World War Fokker. Probe: Investigators look at the aircraft wreckage at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Hampshire Plane: Aviation enthusiasts said they believed the aircraft involved was a replica First World War Fokker The pilot, the only person aboard the aircraft, died at the scene, and the incident is now being investigated jointly by Hampshire Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Witness Nick Bayes, from Andover, Hampshire, said he saw about 12 planes in the air when the accident happened, some of which seemed to him to be flying close together. Mor

Revealed: The boy prankster who triggered Syria's bloody genocide

It was a typical day for the teenagers, with school followed by a game of football – no different from millions of other boys around the world. Afterwards, they sat about chatting and joking, with one eye on television reports of the revolutions that had flared in Egypt and Libya. There were seven boys, good friends who had grown up together on the same streets of a suburb of Deraa, a prosperous agricultural city in the south of Syria. They talked about the uprisings engulfing the region and their frustration that their nation, ruled by the repressive Assad family for four decades, had escaped the waves of unrest. Suddenly, one of them had an idea – to paint graffiti on the school walls to annoy the security forces. So the boys waited until after evening prayers. Then, on that February night two years ago, they sneaked into their schoolyard and began spraying slogans of protest. Bashir Abazed, 15, painted in huge letters the words ‘Ejak el door ya Doctor’ (It is your turn, Doctor) –

Four service members die in plane crash in Afghanistan, NATO says

Four international service members have died in a plane crash in southern Afghanistan. Initial reporting of Saturday's crash indicates there was no enemy activity in the area at the time, NATO said. It has not been confirmed whether the victims, all working for the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), were military staff or civilians, nor their nationalities. Four members of NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have died in a plane crash in southern Afghanistan (file photo) The military alliance did not confirm exact location of the crash but local authorities in the southern province of Zabul, said an aircraft belonging to foreign forces crashed Saturday afternoon in Shah Joy district. Mohammad Jan Rasoulyar, deputy governor of Zabul, said the site had been surrounded by international forces. More... RAF pilots control unmanned drones on missions against the Taliban from UK soil for the first time FBI closing in on 'Misha': Age

Red convertible from 'Pulp Fiction' found nearly two decades after it was stolen

A red convertible from a Tarantino cult classic has been found almost twenty years after it was originally reported as stolen. The red 1964 Chevelle Malibu driven by John Travolta in 'Pulp Fiction' was found near Oakland, CA over the weekend. The vehicle, which was owned by director Quentin Tarantino, was reported stolen in 1994 shortly after the film's release. Authorities with the sheriff's department confirmed that the 1964 Malibu driven by John Travolta's character in 'Pulp Fiction' was found near Oakland after first being reported stolen in 1994 'Pulp Fiction' was nominated for several Academy Awards and won 'Best Original Screenplay' Authorities actually discovered the stolen vehicle while they were investigating the theft of another Malibu Sheriff sergeant Albert Anolin said the police were investigating another stolen Malibu in the city of Victorville, which in turn led them to discover the legendary Hollywood vehicle

Polar bear beams with delight as she emerges

This playful polar bear looks like an Olympic diver as she elegantly crouches down before jumping into the freezing water. The giant bear isn't phased by the freezing temperatures as she proceeded to toss a walrus flipper in and out of the water - and even diving in after it. The young female spotted a hunter throw in the flipper and eventually found it before playing with it for hours. The playful polar bear looks like an Olympic diver as she elegantly plunges into the freezing Arctic water Come on in! The 350 pound bear emerges from the water with a smile on her face The five-year-old bear appears to dive much like a professional athlete into the gap in the ice to capture the flipper before effortlessly climbing out. More... You can't outfox me! Cubs lock paws as they enjoy playfight in the meadow The 350 pounds polar bear repeats this process several times, enjoying the refreshing dip in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, US. Photographer Steven Kazlows

Prince Harry's romance with Cressida Bonas

Prince Harry’s romance with girlfriend Cressida Bonas is reportedly 'on the rocks' because she is not ready to marry. The fun-loving Prince, 28, apparently wants to settle down and start a family. But 24-year-old Cressida wants an acting career, and hates the idea of being a 'trophy wife', friends have said. Harry has been pictured today carrying a bear given to him by a young girl as a present for Kate and William's baby during a visit to Nottingham. He promised to hand deliver it to the couple. True to his word: Prince Harry pictured holding the blue bear he promised to give to his unborn niece or nephew Baby's first present: The bear was a gift from a girl the Prince met during a visit to Nottingham Home sweet home: Harry held on to the bear as he arrived at Kensington Palace, the home he shares with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Keepsake: The little teddy is believed to be from the From Me To You range and a gift for the unborn baby Th

Well done Uncle Harry: Prince keeps his promise to little girl

Prince Harry proved he is an excellent uncle-to-be when he hand-delivered a teddy bear bought for his unborn niece or nephew. The young Royal promised a little girl he met in Nottingham that he would to pass on the gift. And he stayed true to his word this weekend as he was pictured clutching the bear as he arrived home. True to his word: Prince Harry pictured holding the blue bear he promised to give to his unborn niece or nephew Baby's first present: The bear was a gift from a girl the Prince met during a visit to Nottingham He met the girl during the visit to open the headquarters of Headway, in Bradbury House, Nottingham - a brain injury charity that was also supported by his mother, Princess Diana. After the trip, Prince Harry flew back to Kensington Palace - the home he shares with his brother and sister-in-law - by helicopter More... Kate gets a helping hand from Mum: Duchess of Cambridge is joined by Carole as she buys £295 Moses basket Prince Harry's romanc

'It made me realise that life is short': Apprentice star Karren Brady

Apprentice star Karren Brady has revealed how a potentially fatal illness changed her life forever. The businesswoman and West Ham vice-chairman was told she had a 30 per cent chance of dying when doctors discovered a brain aneurysm seven years ago. Brady, who has two children, said surviving the illness made her realise that 'life is short' and spurred her into joining The Apprentice. Karen Brady, pictured with her children at home, said a brain aneurysm changed her life The businesswoman, pictured with Lord Sugar and Nick Hewer, said she would not have joined The Apprentice if she had not been ill and said it made her realise 'that life is short' She told Hello! Magazine: 'I would never have done The Apprentice had I not gone through the experience. More... Kate 'will give birth near family home': Friends of the Duchess say she wants to go to hospital where she and sister Pippa were born Me, cook one of Pippa's recipes? Ha, ha, ha: Britain&#

Three dead after suspected gas explosion causes building to collapse in northern France

Three people are dead and at least 14 others have been injured after an explosion, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, caused a building to partly collapse in the French city of Reims. More than 100 rescue workers, firefighters and bomb and gas experts were deployed to the building in the subsidised housing complex that collapsed on Sunday morning in the city in the Champagne area east of Paris. Reims mayor Adeline Hazan told France's BFM television that 'a very powerful explosion' had taken place but the cause was unclear. Scroll down for video Aftermath: Two people have been killed and at least nine others injured after an explosion caused part of a building to collapse in Reims, France A rescuer and his dog search though the rubble after the building collapsed this morning She said the bodies of the two people killed remained under the rubble. The building, which was renovated several years ago, is reported to date from the 1960s or 70s and about a dozen f

Dog tears: Heartbreaking video shows wolf-dog sobbing at grave of owner's grandma

t's well known that dog is man's best friend. But Wiley the wolf-dog was pretty fond of it's owner's late grandmother Gladys - so much so that he appears to cry at her graveside. In this heart-breaking video, posted to YouTube on April 14 by user SarahVarley13, the adorable wolf-dog lays on the tombstone, shaking, and makes what appear to be sobbing noises as the family gathers around him. Scroll down for video Sad: Wiley the wolf-dog, pictured, was pretty fond of it's owner's late grandmother Gladys - so much so that he appears to cry at her graveside Heartbreaking: The heart-breaking video, pictured, was posted to YouTube on April 14th by user SarahVarley13 The handler can be heard in the 10 second clip saying 'We miss her too,' as she comforts the dog. The video has garnered some 362,000 views since it was posted to YouTube. More... Polar bear grins with delight as she emerges from freezing Arctic water after showing off her diving skills T