Navy serviceman killed in helicopter crash was 'passionate, strong and loyal'
The Royal Navy serviceman who died when a Merlin helicopter ditched in the Channel during a training exercise has been named as Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon.
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Member of Royal Navy dies after helicopter ditches into sea
Three people were on board the Merlin Mk4 helicopter taking part in night flying training exercises with HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Merlin first to land on Royal Navy's biggest warship
A Merlin helicopter has become the first aircraft to land on the Royal Navy's biggest warship. HMS Elizabeth will be based in Portsmouth.