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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nevile Ayling

RAF trooper sues for £100k claiming ‘incredibly noisy’ guns and aircraft left him deaf

Former RAF trooper Alastair Bidwell is suing for £100,000 over hearing loss he says was caused by noisy planes and guns - (Supplied by Champion News)

An elite RAF trooper left so deafened by “incredibly noisy” aircraft and gunfire that his friends and family accuse him of ignoring them is suing for up to £100,000.

Alastair Bidwell, 55, served for 12 years in the RAF Regiment – a unit tasked with defending air bases, supporting special forces and providing forward air control and ground combat support.

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