The family of the men who died in an aeroplane crash near Selby on Sunday (July 28) have paid tribute to him.
Oliver Dawes, 24, of Burley in Wharfedale, was the passenger in the two-seater light aircraft while Matthew Bird, who was the pilot, was 21 and from Spofforth.
Oliver's family have said in a statement: “Yesterday, we lost a dearly loved son, cousin, nephew and friend. Oliver will continue to live on in our hearts and memories as the kind, generous, hardworking and fun man he had become.
"We will miss him every day for the rest of our lives, we are heartbroken.”
Matthew's family said: “We have lost our son, a brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.
“Matthew meant so much to so many. We are utterly heartbroken but he will live on in our hearts as we cherish the incredibly special memories he’s left us with.”
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