01/07/2026
In honour of Lily-May Fisher, we’ll be joining her local box CrossFit Sunbury to take on this hero workout.
We’d also like to mention Chris Gayson and Owen Green, who also sadly died alongside her in a helicopter crash.
All three dedicated their lives to serving the Royal Navy and their country.
Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, grew up in Virginia Water, Surrey. She attended Imperial College London to study for a Masters in Geology, graduating in 2016.
She 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, she attended the All Arms Commando Course, becoming Britain’s only serving female Royal Navy Commando.
Following this achievement, she worked as a Watch Keeper on Op ISOTROPE, the UK military’s response to the Channel Migrant Crisis. Her team were responsible for coordinating Naval assets to find, secure and recover vessels with the primary aim of preventing loss of life. She thoroughly enjoyed her initial flying training, with a particular interest in the tactical elements. This affirmed her want to fly the Merlin Mk4, joining 846 Naval Air Squadron in 2025.
Her death is a huge loss to the Royal Navy, Force, and Squadron. She has been an inspiration to countless people, particularly young women and encouraging them to achieve their dreams.
