Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThree military personnel, including Britain’s only serving female commando, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, died in a helicopter crash in Devon. Lieutenant Fisher, 31, Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, were killed when their Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton early on Wednesday morning. Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to the victims, describing them as "dedicated and highly valued members" of their squadrons. Lieutenant Fisher, a talented sportswoman and Imperial College London graduate, became Britain's only serving female Royal Navy commando after successfully completing the rigorous 16-week All Arms Commando Course. She had a distinguished career, including working as an exploration geologist, representing Great Britain in triathlon, serving as a watch keeper during the Channel migrant crisis, and frequently spoke about her commitment to challenging herself and her belief in women's capabilities in the military. In fullThree members of Royal Navy killed in Devon helicopter crashThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Britain’s only female commando among three crew killed in Royal Navy helicopter crash
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThree military personnel, including Britain’s only serving female commando, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, died in a helicopter crash in Devon. Lieutenant Fisher, 31, Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, were killed when their Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton early on Wednesday morning. Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to the victims, describing them as "dedicated and highly valued members" of their squadrons. Lieutenant Fisher, a talented sportswoman and Imperial College London graduate, became Britain's only serving female Royal Navy commando after successfully completing the rigorous 16-week All Arms Commando Course. She had a distinguished career, including working as an exploration geologist, representing Great Britain in triathlon, serving as a watch keeper during the Channel migrant crisis, and frequently spoke about her commitment to challenging herself and her belief in women's capabilities in the military. In fullThree members of Royal Navy killed in Devon helicopter crashThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
