Ten Britons are now confirmed to have been among the 298 people on board flight MH17, which was shot down in Ukraine.
Friends and colleagues today paid tribute to the British victims named, including Leeds University student Richard Mayne, 20, from Leicestershire.
He had recently completed a charity trek to Everest Base Camp was described as a man who had a "great thirst for life" and "wanted to make the world a better place" by his former headteacher.
John Wood, from the Dixie Grammar School in Nuneaton, said: "Richard was an extremely pleasant and thoughtful young man who gave his time generously for everyone."
Richard Mayne during a trip to Nepal (L) and Ben Pocock (R). Pics: Facebook His sister Scarlett posted a picture of her and Richard on Instagram with the caption: "Always been my hero. Forever loved, never forgotten."
Ben Pocock was flying to Australia to begin a professional placement and study, Loughborough University said.
His family have spoken of their "devastation".
"He was a gifted academic, talented athlete but more importantly a warm, caring, fun-loving son and brother who had an extremely bright future ahead of him," they said.
"Ben is going to be terribly missed not only by his family but by the wider Keynsham community where he made so many long-lasting friends."
Helicopter pilot Cameron Dalziel. Pic: Facebook The latest British victim to be confirmed is Cameron Dalziel, a 42-year-old helicopter pilot living in South Africa.
His brother Campbell Dalziel said he "couldn't believe" his brother was gone: "It was [Thursday evening] while we were watching Sky News - he had been in Amsterdam at a conference.
"If the reports are credible and true we are saddened by this news. It's not only him that was taken away from us.
"From an early age he always believed in helping people you know and encouraging people from being a lifeguard on the beach to flying helicopters.
"He was part of the sea rescue team. He never ever wanted recognition just you know he enjoyed it. He loved doing it. If he didn't love it he wouldn't do it."
Newcastle United fans Liam Sweeney (L) and John Alder Newcastle United fans, John Alder and Liam Sweeney, who were travelling to see their football team play in New Zealand, also died in the crash, according to NUFC.com and the Newcastle Evening Chronicle.
Newcastle United said the pair were among the club's most loyal supporters.
Managing Director Lee Charnley said: "The loss of John and Liam is truly devastating news.
"Both men were dedicated supporters of our Club and were known to thousands of fans and staff alike."
Glenn Thomas was on his way to an Aids conference. Pic: Facebook Glenn Thomas, 49, from Blackpool, was among 100 delegates reportedly on their way to the International Aids Society (IAS) summit in Melbourne, Australia.
Friends spoke of their shock and loss of the media officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva.
WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib said: "We have lost a wonderful person and a great professional. Our hearts are broken. We are all in shock."
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