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Superhero soldier dies 12 years after being blown up by Taliban
David Timmins survived horrific injures following the explosion while serving in the conflict and went on to work with other veterans before his sad death shortly before his 40th birthday.
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David Timmins was days away from his 40th birthday when he passed away (Image: Daily Record)
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Scottish war hero who lost eye in Afghan bomb blast dies aged 39
Army legend David Timmins lost an eye and suffered massive internal injuries in an explosion in Afghanistan during Operation Panther’s Claw in July 2009.
David Timmins was described as a real life superhero (Image: Cpl Rupert Frere)
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