Bob Jones
A procession to 'take home' Bob Jones starts at his Mid Wales Airport
The funeral of Powys air crash victim Bob Jones will begin at the airport he founded in Welshpool.
The 60-year-old died alongside experienced pilot Steve Carr, 55, from Ruthin, Denbighshire in January.
Mr Jones' funeral will take place on Saturday, beginning with a procession on the runway at Mid Wales Airport, where he was manager.
An air accident investigation is continuing into how the twin-engine Piper plane came down on Long Mountain.
The runway procession on Saturday marks a day of tributes to Mr Jones, who was a well known businessman in the Welshpool area.
He built Mid Wales Airport on fields near the farm he owned, developing it from a grass strip in 1990 to act as a base for businesses operating aircraft in the area.
The Wales Air Ambulance's mid Wales helicopter also flies from the site, and the service will include a flypast and a "bow of honour" as the funeral proceeds.
Wreckage
After a private family service in Welshpool, there will be a public service at St Mary's Church in the afternoon to celebrate Mr Jones' life, beginning at 13:30 GMT.
The funeral of former RAF pilot and music producer, Steve Carr, is taking place on Friday at Pentrebychan Crematorium in Wrexham.
Meanwhile, the Air Accident Investigation Branch has confirmed that wreckage from the aircraft has been taken to its headquarters in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk
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