A REPATRIATION is due to take place at RAF Brize Norton on Thursday.

Corporal Steven Wainwright died on Tuesday May 1, after being involved in a road accident in Cyprus, according to the Ministry of Defence. The incident is under investigation.

Provisionally, the aircraft is due to land at 1.30pm, with the cortege expected to pass the Memorial Garden at 3pm, and reach the John Radcliffe Hospital one hour later.

Times are subject to change but can be checked on the Oxfordshire County Council website or by calling 01865 816345.