Crash Victim's Father: Pilot Motive Irrelevant

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The father of a British man who died on Germanwings flight 4U9525 has said the co-pilot's motive for crashing the plane is "not relevant".

Philip Bramley, whose 27-year-old son Paul was among 150 people who died in the French Alps tragedy, said his focus was on seeing that "this never happens again".

Mr Bramley said: "What happened on the morning of 24 March was the act of a person who at the very least was ill.

"If there was a motive or reason we don't want to hear it, it's not relevant.

"What is relevant is this should never happen again. My son and everyone on that plane should not be forgotten ever."

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He added: "I believe the airlines should be more transparent and our finest pilots looked after properly. We put our lives and our children's lives in their hands."

Paul Bramley, who had been studying hospitality and hotel management in Switzerland, was flying back to Britain via Germany after a holiday with friends.

He was one of three Britons, 75 Germans and at least 50 Spaniards on board the fateful flight.

German media has reported that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz received treatment for a "serious depressive episode" six years ago during his training. He also allegedly received treatment for an eye condition, according to the New York Times.

French investigators have said his mental health is a "serious lead" in the inquiry - but not the only one.

Meanwhile, an ex-lover of Lubitz revealed to German newspaper Bild that he told her last year: "One day I will do something that will change the whole system, and then all will know my name and remember it."

Hundreds of people attended a memorial service on Saturday morning at Digne-les-Bains, near where searchers are still looking for bodies and evidence.

The tragedy, which occurred after the pilot was locked out of the cockpit, has prompted a review of safety procedures by airlines.

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