Military aircrew pursuing MoD after cancer diagnoses reaches 180

Military aircrew pursuing MoD after cancer diagnoses reaches 180

A recent development has seen at least 180 aircrew members, both current and former, pursuing the Ministry of Defence for compensation after being diagnosed with cancer. These individuals claim that their cancer diagnoses are a result of exposure to toxic fumes while working in helicopters. Among them is RAF flight sergeant Zach Stubbings, who passed away at the age of 47 in January. Despite the Ministry of Defence not admitting liability, Zach was one of six individuals who received an out-of-court settlement.

The Sea King helicopters, which were in operation between 1969 and 2018 and were flown by prominent figures like King Charles and the Prince of Wales, are at the center of these claims. Diseases such as lung cancer, throat cancer, testicular cancer,

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