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The acting Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, has visited this morning the facilities of the General Air Academy, where she has transmitted to the commanders and students the "solidarity" and "support" of the Government of Spain after the plane crash that cost her life, a week ago, to Commander Francisco Marín, former member of the Eagle Patrol and instructor at the AGA.

"We have all felt deeply the death of Commander Marin," Robles said, who said that the commander "is an example of what the Air Force is, serving Spain with professionalism and dedication."

The minister has advanced that, although they are still awaiting the judge's decision, tomorrow the funeral and funeral honors to Commander Marin could take place. In this regard, he pointed out that the rescue efforts of the pilot's body have already been completed and that everything depends on the decisions taken by the judge.

"We want to be rigorous and, although it is very hard for family and colleagues, it is better to take the investigation to the end even if the times can be delayed," he stressed after meeting with the commanders of the Air Force and the students who are already starting their instruction at the air base of San Javier.

Robles has said that "these are very hard times" but he has valued "how all his colleagues in the Air Force have turned over" and thanked those who have participated during the last days in the rescue work of the pilot's body and the wreckage of the wrecked plane.

Already in private, the acting minister plans to meet with the family of Commander Marin during the day today.

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