The widow of an Alabama airman who was aboard the US refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq has said that the death of her husband has "shattered" their world. Major Alex Klinner died when the KC-135 Stratotanker crashed. His brother-in-law, James Harrill, told the Associated Press that he leaves behind 7-month-old twins and a 2-year-old son. Five other crew members were also on board the aeroplane that crashed amid the ongoing Iran war. “On March 12, our world shattered. I’m devastated to lose the best person I know, the person who made everything more fun, my best friend," his wife, Libby, wrote on Instagram. Klinner had been on deployment for only around a week when he died in the crash. “My heart is broken for our three kids who will grow up not knowing him,” Libby wrote on Instagram. He graduated from Auburn University in 2016 and was promoted to Major only a few months ago.&nbsp;His sister-in-law, Sarah Rose Harrill, started a GoFundMe page for the 33-year-old, which had received more than 1 million in donations till Sunday morning. A heartbroken Libby wrote that her kids won't get to see their "goofy and funny" father. “They won’t witness his selflessness, the way he thought about everyone else before himself,” she added. “They won’t get to feel the deep love he had for them. ... He was an incredible person and husband, but he was the best dad.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-war-us-military-identifies-six-personnel-killed-in-kc-135-stratotanker-crash-in-iraq-1773551445502">Iran war: US military identifies six personnel killed in KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq</a><h2>Iraq airplane victims</h2>Meanwhile, Sarah described Klinner as a "devoted husband, a loving father" and someone who would "help anyone who needed it." He was assigned to the 6th Air Refuelling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, along with Captain Ariana G. Savino and Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt. US Central Command said in a post on X early Friday that the aircraft went down around 2 pm ET Thursday. All six crew members aboard the aircraft died in the Thursday crash over Iraq. "The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” CENTCOM said. Others who died have been identified as Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28.&nbsp;

Iraq plane crash: The Alabama airman who died after the refuelling jet KC-135 Stratotanker crashed has left behind 7-month-old twins and a 2-year-old son. His widow posted a message of grief, calling him the “best person” and her “best person”.

The widow of an Alabama airman who was aboard the US refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq has said that the death of her husband has "shattered" their world. Major Alex Klinner died when the KC-135 Stratotanker crashed. His brother-in-law, James Harrill, told the Associated Press that he leaves behind 7-month-old twins and a 2-year-old son. Five other crew members were also on board the aeroplane that crashed amid the ongoing Iran war. “On March 12, our world shattered. I’m devastated to lose the best person I know, the person who made everything more fun, my best friend," his wife, Libby, wrote on Instagram. Klinner had been on deployment for only around a week when he died in the crash. “My heart is broken for our three kids who will grow up not knowing him,” Libby wrote on Instagram. He graduated from Auburn University in 2016 and was promoted to Major only a few months ago. His sister-in-law, Sarah Rose Harrill, started a GoFundMe page for the 33-year-old, which had received more than 1 million in donations till Sunday morning. A heartbroken Libby wrote that her kids won't get to see their "goofy and funny" father. “They won’t witness his selflessness, the way he thought about everyone else before himself,” she added. “They won’t get to feel the deep love he had for them. ... He was an incredible person and husband, but he was the best dad.” Also Read: Iran war: US military identifies six personnel killed in KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq Iraq airplane victims Meanwhile, Sarah described Klinner as a "devoted husband, a loving father" and someone who would "help anyone who needed it." He was assigned to the 6th Air Refuelling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, along with Captain Ariana G. Savino and Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt. US Central Command said in a post on X early Friday that the aircraft went down around 2 pm ET Thursday. All six crew members aboard the aircraft died in the Thursday crash over Iraq. "The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” CENTCOM said. Others who died have been identified as Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28.

Iraq plane crash: The Alabama airman who died after the refuelling jet KC-135 Stratotanker crashed has left behind 7-month-old twins and a 2-year-old son. His widow posted a message of grief, calling him the “best person” and her “best person”.

'My heart is broken for our three kids': Widow of Alabama airman, who died in Iraq crash, grieves husband

All six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead, according to US Central Command.

The aircraft went down during a mission supporting the US campaign against Iran. Two KC-135 tankers were involved in the operation, but the second aircraft landed safely. Officials say the crash occurred in what the military described as “friendly airspace.”

US officials have said the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

The loss of the tanker and its crew highlights the risks facing US forces as the war with Iran continues to escalate across the region.

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Iraq Crash: US Airmen Killed Identified as One Major Three Captains & Two Tech Sergeants