Tributes paid to 'amazing father' after fatal crash

Tributes have been made by Dale Holmes' heartbroken family, who described him as a 'larger than life character'

A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a "larger than life" former Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft maintenance technician who died after a crash.

Motorcyclist Dale Holmes, 27, was an "amazing father" to his two daughters, and his wife Ella said they would miss him "forever".

Mr Holmes died after a crash on the A5 between Towcester and Weedon in Northamptonshire, just before 19:30 GMT on 2 January.

Northamptonshire Police said it was still trying to establish the circumstances of the crash and urged anyone with more information to come forward.

Mr Holmes' parents, siblings and wider family have also paid tribute to their son, brother, nephew, uncle and cousin.

His brother Arron Holmes said he was a "larger than life character with a great sense of humour".

Arron said: "His biggest passion and source of pride was being a dada to his two young daughters.

"Dale was an amazing father who strived to give his girls the moon and the stars."

Dale Holmes' family have paid tribute to the "amazing father"

Arron added: "At just 19-years-old, Dale joined the RAF and served five years as an aircraft maintenance technician until he suffered an injury while on operational duties in the Middle East and was medically discharged.

"After leaving the RAF he worked as an EMC test technician before qualifying as an engineer and later becoming an engineering supervisor.

"Our hearts still ache with sadness that he’s no longer here.

"Per Ardua Ad Astra (through adversity to the stars)."