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Three Royal Navy crew members died after a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed in Devon during routine training.
Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, Britain’s only serving female commando, was among the victims.
The MoD confirmed the deaths of Fisher, Gayson, and Green and asked for privacy for families.
The crash site is near Sourton Down, Okehampton, in a field adjacent to the A30 road.
Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher had studied geology at Imperial College London and worked as an exploration geologist for BP.
Navy leadership offered condolences and stressed privacy for affected families.
The incident prompted tributes from Naval personnel and commanders.
The MoD, police, and emergency services responded to the crash in the early hours.
The defence authorities urged the public not to share footage of the crash.

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A Devon helicopter crash killed three service members, including Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, Britain’s only serving female Royal Navy commando.
Fisher also gained fame on TV, appearing on Ninja Warrior UK and the dating show Take Me Out.
Her family called her an extraordinary woman and expressed pride in her life and achievements.
Lt Lily-Mae Fisher was Britain's only female Royal Navy commando at the time of her death.
The crash occurred near Sourton Down, close to Okehampton, just before 4 a.m. on June 4.
Fisher had studied geology at Imperial College London and served in the University Army Officer Training Corps.
The Royal Navy issued a statement honoring Fisher's historic role and vast achievements.
Family and followers have widely paid respects on social media since the news broke.
The incident adds to ongoing maritime safety inquiries as authorities investigate the cause.
Fisher's long list of achievements included ultra-marathons and European triathlon competition.

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A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed near Sourton, Devon during a late-night training exercise, killing three crew.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins confirmed the deaths and offered condolences to the families.
The incident led to road closures and a multi-agency response in the Sourton area.
The King and Princess of Wales offered condolences to the families.
Defence Secretary John Healey said he was devastated by the three deaths.
Witnesses heard a loud explosion before the helicopter crashed in the field.
Emergency services deployed multiple fire appliances to extinguish the fire.
The families were informed and asked for a period of grace before further details were released.
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the crash.
The crash occurred near Sourton, close to training grounds and local roads.

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