Man and woman who died while skydiving in Devon named

Devon and Cornwall Police have identified two individuals who tragically lost their lives while skydiving at Dunkeswell Aerodrome on Friday. The victims were Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, and Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth. The incident occurred around 13:00 BST, and both skydivers were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that their families have been notified of the accident. This unfortunate event has prompted an investigation involving the police, British Skydiving, and the East Devon District Council's Environmental Health and Safety Office. British Skydiving expressed its condolences, noting the profound impact of such a loss on the families, friends, and the broader skydiving community.

The Dunkeswell Aerodrome, where the incident took place, is a former Royal Air Force site situated in the Blackdown Hills of Devon, near the Somerset border. This aerodrome, which is known as the highest licensed airfield in the UK at an elevation of 839 feet (256 meters) above sea level, originally served as an American naval base during World War II. In addition to skydiving, the aerodrome offers various activities such as Spitfire flight tours, wing-walking, and flight training for different types of aircraft. The Civil Aviation Authority has acknowledged the incident but has refrained from providing further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.