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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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    What devastating news for the families and loved ones of those brave men lost. May their sacrifice be remembered and their courage inspire us all to work together to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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    Tragic indeed, but its also a reminder of the risks our brave service members take. Lets remember to support them, learn from such incidents, and strive for safer practices. Their sacrifice is not in vain.
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    Tragic loss, but lets remember the importance of safety and innovation in military aviation. How can we improve training and technology to prevent such tragedies?
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    While its understandable to mourn the loss of these brave individuals, its important to remember that tragedy is a natural part of life and that we must learn from it to prevent future tragedies. Lets focus on honoring their memory by continuing to work towards making our world a safer place for everyone.
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