He's left two young children which is horrible. I had him for 38 years and a few days, they've only had him a short while."
Askin was a highly qualified and respected pilot, who loved flying and fighting fires. He enlisted in the army in 1998 and left in 2013, although he remained an active member of the SAS reserves.
He was awarded the NZ Gallantry Star for his efforts fighting in Afghanistan in 2014.
The accident is being investigated by police, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
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My friend knew the helicopter pilot who died in the Port Hills.
My friend had a picture with him
Mate it is very sad.
ReplyDeleteHe was very brave helping put out the fires when he had the accident.
James knew him didn't he.
Mum
See Rory you can produce some good work when you put ypur mind to it. Just ask for help with the times you know you need help.
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ReplyDeleteHi Noah here just cheaking out your blog WOW! thats just just sad ='(
ReplyDeleteKia ora Rory
ReplyDeleteThis post was a very good explaining post about this man and that it was really cool how you researched about him. To make this post even better if you could tell us a little bit more about the fire and the helicopter that he was in. You have done a really good work and that I am impress of what you have done. See you soon.
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Hi Rory it is ELijescha here.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could fly too.
Maybe you can add more pictures.
And make the words bigger because it give me a headache.
bye bye bye.