Several tributes were made in the comments section of a Facebook post from RNAS Yeovilton sharing a statement from the navy.
A comment from Yeovilton Military Wives Choir said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of those who sadly lost their lives. May they RIP.”
Clive Saunders, who said he was posting on behalf of the RNAS Yeovilton and RNAS Culdrose Facebook Spotters Group, said: “I would like to extend our most sincere condolences at the loss of the three Merlin aircrew.
“All of our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends at this incredibly sad time.
“We also very humbly thank them for their selfless and dedicated service and know they will never be forgotten.”
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