A British soldier is reported to be facing manslaughter charges over the deaths of three comrades in a 'friendly fire' attack by American aircraft in Afghanistan. 
The forward air controller is said to have given the wrong directions to long-range F-15 strike jets, which dropped a 500lb bomb killing the soldiers from 1 Royal Anglian Regiment.
Privates Robert Foster and Aaron McClure, both 19, and John Thrumble, 21, died in the disaster, and two of their comrades were seriously injured.
The forward air controller is said to have given the wrong directions to long-range F-15 strike jets, which dropped a 500lb bomb killing the soldiers from 1 Royal Anglian Regiment.
Privates Robert Foster and Aaron McClure, both 19, and John Thrumble, 21, died in the disaster, and two of their comrades were seriously injured.
Link> The Mail: British soldier faces manslaughter charges over Afghanistan 'friendly fire' deaths
Link> The Sun: Brit's friendly fire death charge
Link> The Mail: Mother of soldier killed by friendly fire does not want Brit to be charged
Link> US Air Force Times: F-15 crew cleared in British deaths
also
Link> BBC: MoD investigates 'friendly fire'
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