- Three military personnel, including Britain’s only serving female Navy 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.
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