Helicopter deaths 'devastating' for Royal Navy
Summary
Three Royal Navy personnel died in a helicopter crash during training near Okehampton, Devon. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the deaths and said an investigation into the crash is underway.Key Facts
- The crash happened early on Wednesday morning in a field near Sourton, Devon.
- Those who died are Lt Cdr Chris Gayson (42), Lt Lily-Mae Fisher (31), and Petty Officer Owen Green (24).
- All three were based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset.
- Lt Lily-Mae Fisher was Britain’s only serving female Royal Navy commando.
- Fisher was training to become a pilot and expected to receive her wings soon.
- Tributes describe the three as professional, respected, and kind individuals.
- An investigation is being carried out by the Defence Accident Investigation Branch.
- Families and colleagues paid heartfelt tributes, and floral tributes were left at the crash site and base.
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