Royal Navy name three killed in Devon helicopter crash

The three members of the Royal Navy who died in a helicopter crash yesterday have been named and pictured.Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher of 846 Naval Air Squadron, and Petty Officer Owen Green of 845 Naval Air Squadron were killed in the incident.The crash occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning in a field near Sourton Down, in central Devon.The Civil Aviation Authority said the incident would be investigated by the Defence Accident Investigation Branch. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Commander of Joint Aviation Command, Air Vice-Marshal Lee Turner RAF, said: The loss of three deeply capable and professional aviators during the tragic incident yesterday is the cause of profound sadness across the Joint Aviation Command and the Commando Helicopter Force in particular.They will be greatly missed, and our thoughts are with the families and all those affected.Sir Keir Starmer mentioned the helicopter crash during PMQs yesterday, saying it was a deeply worrying time for the families of the military personnel who were involved.The King and Princess of Wales also released statements in honour of the three personnel.Commanding Officer of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF), Colonel Will Penkman, said it was a great tragedy.We lost three members of the CHF family yesterday, Penkman added.Cherished members of the force with bright futures ahead of them, they were all highly committed professionals infused with the Junglie spirit of the force.Their loss leaves a terrible gap in our hearts and my thoughts go out to their family and friends who dearly loved them.More To Follow...Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter