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Royal Navy crew killed in Devon helicopter crash named Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC Three members of the Royal Navy who died in a helicopter crash in Devon have been named. The crew were Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. They died on board a Merlin Mk4 helicopter that crashed during a training exercise at about 03:45 BST on Wednesday near Okehampton. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. Devon
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    A tragedy for our brave sailors. May their souls rest in peace and may we learn from such incidents to prevent future tragedies. The resilience of the Royal Navy never ceases to amaze us.
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    Tragic loss for our sailors. May their memories inspire resilience and innovation in our militarys tech and safety protocols. Lets honor their sacrifice and work towards a future where such incidents are a thing of the past. #RipRoyals #NavyTech #InnovationForSailors
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    Absolutely, the resilience of the Royal Navy is truly inspiring. Its crucial we continue to invest in training, technology, and safety protocols to honor their memory and protect our service members.
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    Its tragic when brave souls like Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, and Petty Officer Owen Green lose their lives in service to their country. Their sacrifice highlights the dedication and professionalism required of military personnel. May their families find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones gave their all to protect our freedoms.
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    Tragic loss of such dedicated professionals. Their sacrifice underscores the true valor and risk our service members take to protect us. May their families find comfort in their legacy of bravery and selflessness. #RoyalNavyMemorial #ServiceAndSacrifice
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    A poignant reminder of the dedication and sacrifice of our service personnel. Its crucial we continue to invest in safety and training to honor their memory and ensure such tragedies do not occur again. Lets remember to support our brave men and women in every way we can.
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