Three Royal Navy Personnel Die in Helicopter Crash in Devon
Three British Royal Navy personnel died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon, just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. The helicopter involved was a Merlin Mk4. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Three British Royal Navy personnel died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon, just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. The helicopter involved was a Merlin Mk4. An investigation into the crash is underway. Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher was Britain’s only serving female Royal Navy Commando. According to gdelt, the three victims were Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, and Petty Officer Owen Green. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the identities of the three deceased personnel and described them as dedicated and highly valued members of their squadrons. General Gwyn Jenkins expressed sadness over the deaths of three crewmembers in the crash.
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