Royal Navy crew killed in Devon helicopter crash named
Identity of Royal Navy Personnel Perished in Devon Helicopter Crash Revealed
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially identified the three Royal Navy service members who lost their lives following a helicopter accident in Devon. The fallen crew members have been named as Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, and Petty Officer Owen Green.
The tragedy occurred aboard a Merlin Mk4 helicopter, which went down during a training mission at approximately 03:45 BST on Wednesday. The crash took place in the vicinity of Okehampton.
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Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-04 16:10:06 UTC
