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Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named

Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named

Summary

Three Royal Navy crew members died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise near Okehampton, Devon. The Ministry of Defence named the victims and said an investigation will take place.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • The helicopter involved was a Merlin Mk4 model.
  • The crew members who died are Lt Cmdr Chris Gayson (42), Lt Lily-Mae Fisher (31), and Petty Officer Owen Green (24).
  • The Civil Aviation Authority said the Defence Accident Investigation Branch will investigate the crash.
  • Tributes were given by the Princess of Wales, the head of the navy General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • The Commander of Joint Aviation Command expressed sadness and offered condolences to the families.
  • The crash happened during a training exercise near Okehampton in Devon.
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