The former teacher of a young pilot who was tragically killed on his way to work has paid a tribute to the school "Old Boy". Ryanair Senior First Officer Jamie Fernandes, 24, and Captain Matt Greenhalgh, 28, were travelling to Liverpool John Lennon Airport on the M62 when their taxi was involved in a terrible crash with two lorries on Thursday, July 11.

The two pilots died at the scene, and the taxi driver was seriously injuries. The driver of one of the two lorries was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Following the incident, tributes to both Mr Fernandes and Mr Greenhalgh poured in on social media. An online fund-raiser set up to pay for their funerals and support their families has already raised more than £32,000.

Mr Fernandes, who joined Ryanair as a first officer just two months ago according to his LinkedIn profile, had previously studied at Buckinghamshire New University and the independent Bolton School, before taking his pilot's licence at Quebec-based company CAE.

Philip Britton, head of foundation at Bolton School, said: "We are very sad to hear the news of the tragic death of our Old Boy Jamie Fernandes this week. A keen hockey player while at school, we were pleased to see him realise his ambition to be a pilot. Our thoughts are with his family and all his friends."

He added: "It has been touching over recent days to be sent memories of Jamie from his school friends and from teachers. We will collate those and I know they will be valued."

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