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Pilot killed in helicopter crash was a former pupil at Oakham School.
A pilot who tragically died in a helicopter crash in London this morning (Wednesday) was a former pupil at Oakham School.
Captain Peter Barnes, 50, was killed after the helicopter he was flying crashed into a crane that was on top of The Tower, One St George Wharf, at about 8am.
The latest reports say Mr Barnes and another person died and 13 were injured as a result of the crash.
Mr Barnes, who was born in Nottingham, was a pupil at Oakham School from 1974 to 1979, according to his LinkedIn profile page.
He also flew for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.
If you would like to pay tribute to Mr Barnes, e-mail the newsdesk or call 01780 750 436.
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