Australian mother and son in Germanwings crash identified

The two Victorians killed in a plane crash in the French Alps are Carol and Greig Friday.

Greig Friday

The two Victorians killed in a plane crash in the French Alps are Carol and Greig (pic) Friday. (AAP)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed the two Australians killed in the French Alps plane crash were 68 year-old Carol Friday and her 29 year-old son Greig.

Ms Bishop read out a statement from the family in parliament.

They were "in deep disbelief and crippled with sadness", it said.

Ms Friday was a loving mother of two and devoted wife to her husband Dave. She had just celebrated her 68th birthday.

Greig was to turn 30 in April, and was adored by all his family and friends.

The pair was enjoying a few weeks holiday before the start of Greig's stay in Europe, where he was to teach English this year.

"They were both extraordinary and exceptional people who were loved by many, who they loved in return," the statement read.

"They will forever be with us in our hearts, memories and dreams."


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