RCAF search and rescue technician who died during training honoured Monday

WINNIPEG — The body of a Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue technician who died during a training exercise near Yorkton, Sask. returned to Winnipeg Monday.

Master Cpl. Alfred Barr was part of the 435 “Chinthe” Transport and Rescue Squadron in Winnipeg. He was from Lethbridge Alb.

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Barr died after a potential malfunction in his parachute. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Barr’s ramp ceremony started at 2 p.m. at 17 Wing Winnipeg and was live streamed on this page.