Wycombe Air Park has paid tribute to one of its instructors, who was killed in last Friday’s horror mid-air crash.

Jaspal Bahra, 27, died after a helicopter and light aircraft collided in Upper Winchendon, over Waddesdon.

Booker Aviation said Mr Bahra was a calm and considered instructor who was “thoroughly invested in his students’ progress”.

A spokesman said in a statement: “Booker Aviation is saddened to announce that our instructor Jaspal Bahra died in Friday’s incident.

“Jaspal was a calm, considered, approachable and friendly instructor who thoroughly invested in his students’ progress and was a role model for their future aviation aspirations.

“He was a truly gentle man with a great sense of humour, a steadfast friend and a huge asset to our company.

“It was a pleasure and privilege working and flying with Jaspal who will be sadly missed by his colleagues and friends at Wycombe Air Park.

“Our thoughts are with the families of all those who lost their lives. 

“An investigation into the incident is underway and we cannot comment further on any specific details until that process is complete.”

Buckinghamshire New University also paid tribute to one of its aviation students who also died in the crash.

Saavan Mundae, 18, who was the youngest victim of the tragedy, was a first-year student at the university which has a campus in High Wycombe.

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Vice chancellor, professor Rebecca Bunting, said Saavan was a “thoughtful student” who was respected by his peers.

She said: “Buckinghamshire New University received with great sadness the confirmation that first-year student Saavan Mundae, studying BSc (Hons) air transport with commercial pilot training, has tragically died following the air incident near Waddesdon Estate.

“Saavan’s tutors describe him as a young man who was respected by his peers and very considerate of others.

“He was a thoughtful student with a keen interest in his degree.

“Saavan made a very positive contribution during his time with us at Buckinghamshire New University.

“We offer our sincere sympathy to Saavan’s family, friends and fellow students at this difficult time.

“Our thoughts and condolences are also with those who knew the other three men who have died.”

She said the university was offering counselling to students and staff affected by Mr Mundae's death, adding: “We do not know the precise circumstances of the incident which is being investigated by the appropriate authorities.”

The four victims were named by Thames Valley Police (TVP) yesterday (Tuesday) as Saavan Mundae, Jaspal Bahra, trainee helicopter pilot Thanh Nguyen, 32, and veteran helicopter instructor Michael Green, 74.

The force said the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is still investigating the crash.

The tail of the Cabri G2 helicopter was clipped by the descending two-seater Cessna 152 at a height of around 1,000ft, Vietnam’s ministry of defence said in a statement.

TVP said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of those involved in the accident. Our family liaison officers continue to offer support to the victims’ families.”