Lily-Mae Fisher
Lily-Mae Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Died | June 3, 2026 Sourton Down, Devon |
Cause of death | Helicopter crash |
| Education | Reading Blue Coat School Imperial College, London |
| Occupation | Royal Navy officer |
Lily-Mae Fisher (d. 2026) was a British lieutenant in the Royal Navy who had represented England at Junior Lacrosse and Pole Vault, and Great Britain at triathlon. At the time of her death in a helicopter crash, she was Britain’s only serving woman Royal Navy commando in the Commando Helicopter Force.[1][2]
Early life
Fisher grew up in Virginia Water, Surrey, and went to school at Reading Blue Coat School. She then studied for a masters degree in Geology at Imperial College, London. She graduated in 2016, and then worked for British Petroleum for two years. While at University, she joined the Officer Training Corps and began to learn to fly with the University of London Air Squadron.[2][3] Fisher was a contestant on the television dating show Take Me Out in 2014,[4] and on the assault course game show Ninja Warrior UK' in 2018.[5]
Military career
Fisher took a commission with the Royal Navy in 2019, where she completed her elementary flying training, and completed the All Arms Commando Course to become the only woman serving as a Royal Navy commando.[6] She joined 846 Naval Air Squadron in 2025, where she was completing her flying training in Merlin Mk4 helicopters.[2]
Sporting achievements
While at school, Fisher represented England at junior lacrosse and pole vault. In 2021, she represented Great Britain at the European age group triathlon championships in Valencia,[3][7] and in 2026 she had been invited to train with the GB snowsport Telemark squad.[8]
Death
Fisher and two colleagues from the Royal Navy died on 3 June 2026 during routine training, when their helicopter crashed into a field near Sourton Down, Devon.[9]
References
- ↑ "Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando". 3 November 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2026 – via NATO.
- 1 2 3 "Ministry of Defence confirms the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green". 4 June 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026 – via Ministry of Defence.
- 1 2 "School tribute to helicopter crash naval commando". 9 June 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026 – via BBC.
- ↑ "Lucky lady from Virginia Water finds love on TV show". Reading Chronicle. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Ferguson, Donna (4 June 2026). "Britain's only female naval commando among victims of Devon helicopter crash". Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Rinks, Rebecca (30 January 2025). "'A woman will be a Royal Marine, it's just when'". Retrieved 20 August 2026 – via BBC.
- ↑ "2021 Europe Triathlon Championships Valencia". Retrieved 20 August 2026 – via World Triathlon.
- ↑ "In memory of Lily-Mae Fisher". Retrieved 20 August 2026 – via GB Snowsport.
- ↑ Boucher, Harriette (4 June 2026). "Three members of Royal Navy killed in Devon helicopter crash". Independent. Retrieved 20 August 2026.