Brit pilot, 24, found dead at US Navy base with shotgun wound to the head
Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live
BRIT TOP GUN DEAD Brit pilot, 24, found dead at US Navy base with shotgun wound to the head
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A BRIT pilot was found dead at a US Navy base after suffering a shotgun wound to his head, an inquest heard.
Costas Georgellis, 24, had been training to be a fighter pilot at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas, when he died on April 29.
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Brit pilot Costas Georgellis was found dead at a US Navy base after suffering a shotgun wound to his head, an inquest heard
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Assistant coroner for West London Richard Furniss suggested the death has the 'hallmarks of suicide' and did not confirm if a criminal probe was under way.
The inquest was adjourned until further details and records are sent by US authorities.
Loughborough University graduate Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live.
Attendees wore red, white and blue - the colours of his home country Britain and adopted country America - and the purple of Loughborough University's hockey team.
Hockey star Costas' parents also set up a fundraising page which got £2,360 in donations for mental health charities Mind and The Brandon Caserta Foundation (US).
Loughborough uni's mens hockey team wrote on Instagram: 'We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our former teammate, committee member and friend, Costas Georgellis.
'Costas was a cherished part of our club, known for his kindness, welcoming spirit and of course his backhand hit through his legs.'
A tribute posted online by his mum and dad said his 'infectious laugh and kind heart made the world a better place'.
It added: 'He lived an amazing life, full of adventure, always pursuing his dreams with determination and bravery. He will never be forgotten.
'We invite all of those whose life he touched to share their memories and photos below for family and friends to cherish.'
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Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live
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