Posted in News Royal Navy flier dies in helicopter disaster after aircraft is ditched in the Channel during night flying training exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth September 5, 2024 The incident involved a Merlin Mk4 helicopter that ditched into the sea while conducting night flying exercises with HMS Queen Elizabeth near Dorset. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13817035/Royal-Navy-serviceperson-dies-helicopter-crash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490