04/06/2026
Løytnant Lily-Mae Fisher var en av de tre som omkom i den tragiske ulykken med et Merlin helikopter utenfor Devon i går tidlig. Lily-Mae Fisher hadde i lang tid kjempet hardt og pushet egne grenser for å kunne bli helikopterpilot i The Royal Navy. Hun var nå i juni 2026 i ferd med å fullføre sin opplæring som Merlin pilot da ulykken inntraff i går ❤️
💔 Remembering Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher 💔
Today we remember Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, who tragically lost her life alongside two of her colleagues in a helicopter accident during what should have been the final steps of an incredible journey.
Some lives leave an impact far greater than the years they are given. Lily-Mae was one of those people. A true legend and a noble soul.
A geologist, athlete, triathlete, aviator, Commando, mentor and leader, she lived a life defined by courage, determination and an unwavering commitment to pushing beyond what others believed possible.
Growing up in Surrey, Lily-Mae excelled from an early age. She represented England in Junior Lacrosse, competed in Pole Vault and Netball, earned an MSc in Geology from Imperial College London, and began a successful career before answering a greater calling by commissioning into the Royal Navy.
She went on to achieve what few ever will.
Lily-Mae became Britain's only serving female Royal Navy Commando after completing the demanding All Arms Commando Course. She represented Great Britain in international triathlon competition. She served on operations dedicated to saving lives in the English Channel. She inspired thousands through her speaking engagements, mentoring, and social media presence.
As one of only seven female helicopter pilots in the Royal Navy, she was helping pave the way for future generations of women in aviation and military service.
Yet what stands out most is not the list of achievements.
It is the spirit behind them.
Her own words reflected a life lived to the fullest:
"From flying training to Commando training, from speaking at schools and the House of Commons to cycling across France, competing in triathlon, ultra-running, climbing, paragliding and serving alongside incredible people... what a journey so far. Excited for what's to come."
That excitement, that passion for life, and that refusal to accept limits inspired countless people.
Lily-Mae proved that barriers are meant to be broken, dreams are meant to be chased, and that courage is not the absence of fear but the determination to move forward despite it.
While her journey has been cut tragically short, her legacy will continue to inspire young women, aspiring aviators, military personnel, athletes and dreamers for generations to come.
Our thoughts are with her family, friends, colleagues, and all those across the Royal Navy and wider Armed Forces community who are mourning her loss.
Fair winds and following seas, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your courage.
Thank you for showing others what is possible.
Thank you for being an inspiration.
Thank you for being someone I could call friend
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"Be the person who took the leap, took the risks, bet on yourself, made the money, and lived the life you once dreamed of."
Rest easy, Lily-Mae.
Your watch is complete.
