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Military aircrew pursuing MoD after cancer diagnoses reaches 180

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At least 180 aircrew with cancer they claim was caused by exposure to toxic fumes in helicopters.

At least six people have received an out-of-court settlement from the MoD.

The MoD said it believed engine exhaust emissions were of no risk to health but it was conducting monitoring to demonstrate this.

Zach Stubbings , who died aged 47 in January , was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

Zach's local MP wants PPE introduced for those still serving on Puma and Chinook helicopters.

Mr Jones said many veterans where he lives in north Wales were unaware of the issue.

He said: "You don't expect it from the equipment that you're using" The MoD said it believed engine exhaust emissions were of no risk to health.

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