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A Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue technician based at 17 Wing Winnipeg died in an accident during training near Yorkton, Sask. on Wednesday, the Canadian military announced Wednesday night.

Master-Corporal Alfred Barr was a member of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The RCAF’s Directorate of Flight Safety will be investigating the accident and no further information will be released about the incident while that is ongoing, the military noted.

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“On behalf of all 17 Wing Winnipeg and the entire RCAF, I would like to express my condolences to Master-Corporal Alfred Barr’s family, friends and fellow service members,” Colonel Andy Cook, 17 Wing Winnipeg Commander said in a statement. “Master-Corporal Barr was a valuable member of 435 Squadron’s Search and Rescue team, and he will be deeply missed.”

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jon Vance also expressed their condolences.