Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, one of the eight people confirmed dead in a military helicopter crash en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, was recently decorated with a flying wing badge.
The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, as the team was heading from Accra to attend the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi.
Checks by Myjoyonline.com reveal that the young pilot was among 12 new aviators who were presented with Aviator Wings or Air Crew Badges by former President Nana Akufo-Addo on November 29, 2024, after completing the requisite training.
The pilots honoured on that day included:
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Flt. Lt. Christopher Yaw Asuka
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Flt. Lt. Wisdom Seshie Deku
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Flt. Lt. Akrashie Appoe
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Fg. Offr. Papa Kojo Ayensu Abrokwa
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Fg. Offr. Mane-Twum Ampadu
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Fg. Offr. Isaac Tuobewere Tanle
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Flt. Lt. Abdul-Baasit Salifu
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Flt. Lt. Michael Adjei-Banin
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Flt. Lt. Obil Paa Kwesi Grant
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Fg. Offr. Selase Akotia
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Fg. Offr. David Afo-Kangah
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Fg. Offr. Julius Etroo
The Eight Who Died:
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Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
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Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment
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Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
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Dr. Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, NDC
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Mr. Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate
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Squadron Leader Peter Bafimi Anala
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Flying Officer Twum Ampadu
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Sergeant Ernest Addo
Source: Albert KuzorÂ
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