Dad of missing RAF man Corrie McKeague praises search team as he returns to landfill site

THE FATHER of missing airman Corrie McKeague has hailed the specialist teams searching for his son's body after making a fresh visit to the landfill site.

Martin McKeague, 48, previously said looking at the tip was like "staring into hell" as he watched police comb through 8,000 tonnes of waste.

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But after returning to the site in Milton, Cambs., on Thursday he said the search officers have made "incredible progress".

Writing on Facebook, Martin said: "I'm humbled by their efforts, and the words to describe how indebted we are to these people escape me.

"It was a very emotional day for us and it's not getting any easier.

"I can't believe the incredible progress this team has made from last week to this week."

RAF gunner Corrie was last seen in the early hours of September 24 following a night out with friends in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

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He was last seen going into a loading bay, known as the "Horseshoe", which contains waste bins.

Suffolk Police said a bin lorry where the 23-year-old's phone was last tracked, weighed more than originally thought.

Martin, a former bin man, also praised the work of Suffolk police following his visit to the site.

He said: "The way in which the Suffolk police have conducted this investigation, and the order in which they prioritised their searches, has and continues to be logical and professional."

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"Thanks again for standing by us and helping bring Corrie home together."

Corrie's mum Nicola Urquhart, is also due to visit the tip where Corrie is believed to be buried so she can "feel close to him".

She is expected to be joined at the landfill site by her husband David and Corrie's brothers Makeyan, 25, and Darroch, 21.

Following his to the site last week, Martin said: "To actually see Suffolk and Norfolk Police there raking through the rubbish is a horrendous task.

"The thought of just being there and that Corrie is possibly under foot really is staring into a piece of hell to be honest with you.

Corrie is originally from Fife in Scotland and moved down to Suffolk to live at RAF Honington where he worked as a gunner and team medic in the air force.

Anyone with information about his disappearance is asked to call the incident room at Suffolk Police on 01473 782019.

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