One of the three people killed in a tragic Royal Navy helicopter crash in Devon was the UK’s only female commando and took part in ultra-marathons.
Pilot Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, was killed alongside Commander Chris Grayson, 42, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24 when their Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 crashed into a field in the early hours of Wednesday.
As well as being Britain’s only serving female Royal Navy Commando and a skilled athlete, Lily-Mae also starred in ITV shows Take Me Out and Ninja Warrior UK.
Outside her career in the military, Lt Fisher also posted about her participation in ultra-marathons in events across the world.
View 2 ImagesLieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher was due to be awarded her Pilot’s Wings in June(Image: Ministry of Defence/PA Wire)
The Royal Navy told how Lily Mae was “active” from a young age. “Lily-Mae competed for her regional Netball team, and represented England in Junior Lacrosse and Pole Vault. At university she joined the Officer Training Corps and University Air Squadron where she discovered a passion for flying,” it stated.
“Lily-Mae represented Great Britain at the European Age Group Triathlon Championships in September 2021 whilst also completing Elementary Flying Training. During a break in flying training Lily-Mae attended the All Arms Commando Course, becoming Britain’s only serving female Royal Navy Commando.”
Lily-Mae was tragically killed in a helicopter incident on her final assessment of flying training and was due to be awarded her Pilot’s Wings in June 2026.
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Her family said: “Lily-Mae was an extraordinary woman, daughter, sister, and partner. To say she was full of life is an understatement: she took every opportunity to push her limits, achieve more, and bring out the best in those around her.
“We are so proud of everything she accomplished. She has left an immeasurable hole in our lives, and in all the lives she has touched and inspired. The family kindly ask for time and space at this difficult time.”
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