Royal Navy Serviceman Dies After Helicopter Ditches in English Channel
Merlin Mk4 helicopter made emergency landing during night-flying exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth; investigation underway.
- The incident occurred off the coast of Dorset during a training exercise on Wednesday night.
- Two other crew members were rescued and are not seriously injured.
- The deceased serviceman was based at Royal Naval Air Station YeoviltonSomerset.
- Prime Minister and Defence Secretary have expressed their condolences.
- A full investigation by the Defence Safety Authority is ongoing.
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