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Royal Navy pilot, 31, was killed in helicopter crash after his commander accidentally turned the engines off when flying over the English Channel, inquiry finds

Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon, 31, died after the Merlin Mk4 plunged into the sea on a night training exercise on September 4, 2024.

Royal Navy pilot, 31, was killed in helicopter crash after his commander accidentally turned the engines off when flying over the English Channel, inquiry finds
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Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon, 31, died after the Merlin Mk4 plunged into the sea on a night training exercise on September 4, 2024.

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Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon, 31, died after the Merlin Mk4 plunged into the sea on a night training exercise on September 4, 2024.

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