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Investigation into death of dog handler based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire
An investigation has been launched into the death of an RAF military dog handler.
Police Corporal Rebecca Hudson, 32, who was based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, died on Friday 23 May.
The RAF paid tribute to her as having a "bubbly personality which would light up a room."
It is unclear where she died and whether there were any suspicious circumstances but an RAF boss said after the death "Fiat Justitia", a Latin phrase meaning "let justice be done."
Group Captain Samantha Bunn, Provost Marshal and Commander of the Air Security Force said: "The tragic loss of Cpl Bec Hudson has been profoundly felt by every single member of the RAF Police.
"This is absolutely testament to her personable nature, professionalism and dedication to her role as an RAF Police Dog Handler. Her absence will be felt for many years to come, not just by the dogs she dedicated so much time to, but the whole of the RAF Police.
"We have been deprived of a truly special individual who has been taken from us far too soon. Fiat Justitia."
Corporal Hudson, who was known as Bec, joined the RAF in 2015, before working at RAF Waddington and later at RAF Coningsby.
A RAF spokesperson said: "We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation into the death of Cpl Hudson, so it would be inappropriate to comment at this time.
"Our thoughts and condolences remain with Cpl Hudson's family and friends."
