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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Tributes paid to mother-of-four among two skydivers who died in 'tragic accident'
A mother-of-four was among two skydivers who died following a "tragic accident" at an airfield in Devon. Belinda Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene following Friday afternoon's incident in the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton. On Facebook, her partner Scott Armstrong wrote: "I miss you so much, you were my best friend. "Thank you for everything you've done for me, from making my children feel at home to putting up with my mess. "… there's just so much that I don't have the words to express it. "I feel so lost. I don't know where home is without you." Ms Taylor's eldest son, Connor Bowles, paid tribute to a "selfless woman" who was also a grandmother to two young children. Thanking investigators for their work so far, he told DevonLive: "She will be deeply missed and will leave an everlasting impression on all those she has met in life." The identity of the second skydiver who died is yet to be made public, but their family has been informed. British Skydiving has confirmed it will be investigating the incident - with a report sent to the coroner, the Civil Aviation Authority and the police. Read more UK news:Woman to head MI6 for the first timeCost of rural crime in Wales is surging In a statement, SkydiveBuzz, which operates at the airfield, said its "deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and everyone affected by this devastating event". A spokesperson added: "Safety is, and always has been, our top priority. We are fully cooperating with the investigation and continue to uphold the highest possible standards in everything we do. "No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected, including our team, during this incredibly difficult time."
Sky News
5 hours ago
- Sky News
Tributes paid to mother-of-four among two skydivers who died in 'tragic accident'
Why you can trust Sky News A mother-of-four was among two skydivers who died following a "tragic accident" at an airfield in Devon. Belinda Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene following Friday afternoon's incident in the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton. On Facebook, her partner Scott Armstrong wrote: "I miss you so much, you were my best friend. "Thank you for everything you've done for me, from making my children feel at home to putting up with my mess. "… there's just so much that I don't have the words to express it. "I feel so lost. I don't know where home is without you." Ms Taylor's eldest son, Connor Bowles, paid tribute to a "selfless woman" who was also a grandmother to two young children. Thanking investigators for their work so far, he told DevonLive: "She will be deeply missed and will leave an everlasting impression on all those she has met in life." The identity of the second skydiver who died is yet to be made public, but their family has been informed. British Skydiving has confirmed it will be investigating the incident - with a report sent to the coroner, the Civil Aviation Authority and the police. In a statement, SkydiveBuzz, which operates at the airfield, said its "deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and everyone affected by this devastating event". A spokesperson added: "Safety is, and always has been, our top priority. We are fully cooperating with the investigation and continue to uphold the highest possible standards in everything we do. "No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected, including our team, during this incredibly difficult time."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Tragedy as 'selfless' mum of four is one of two killed in horror skydiving accident
"She will be deeply missed and will leave an everlasting impression on all those she has met in life." A "selfless" mum of four is one of two people to be tragically been killed in a horror skydiving accident as her heartbroken family pay tribute. Belinda Taylor and one other died in the horror incident at Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon, on Friday, June 13. The tandem jump was part of the skydiving programme from Skydive Buzz who carry out regular skydiving activities at the airfield and authorities are now probing the the full circumstances of the fall. Connor Bowles, Belinda's eldest son, spoke to DevonLive on behalf of his siblings, and said: "On Friday, June 13, our family lost our mum Belinda Taylor. "She was a mother of four children, three adult boys and one teenage girl, and a grandmother to two young children. "She was a selfless woman who wanted only the best for others and especially her loved ones. She will be deeply missed and will leave an everlasting impression on all those she has met in life. "We as a family would like to ask for peace and privacy during this time whilst we grieve our loss and remember our mum as we should do. "We would finally like to thank the police and investigators for the help they have already provided and the support that has been offered by them.' Emergency services were called to the site on June 13, following concerns for the welfare of two people, the local force confirmed in a statement. They went on to say: "It was reported that they were skydivers. They were sadly both confirmed deceased at the scene and their families have been informed. "Scene guards remain in place and enquiries are ongoing by the relevant agencies. If anyone has information which may assist us, please call 101 or report via our website quoting 50250150193." Taking to social media, many locals and some who had been at the airfield at the time of the incident posted tributes and heartfelt condolences. The partner of one of the skydivers wrote: "I want answers. Today, they took my world away. I miss you so much, you were my best friend, thank you for everything you (have) done for me. From making my children feel at home to putting up with my mess. "I'm so lost without you. There's just so much that I don't have the words to express it. I feel so lost I don't know where home is without you." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Another comment said: "My heart goes out to the family and friends at this heart-breaking time. My heart also goes out to the colleagues at the Skydive Buzz I know this is also a hugely difficult time for you all aswell. "I hope everyone involved gets the professional support they need and have family and friends around to lean on in this difficult time. I am so so sorry for your losses." A third comment read: "I'm so sorry to hear this news. I've enjoyed a lot of time up at Dunkeswell watching the skydivers. Sending my condolences to everyone involved." While a fourth wrote: "This is so sad. My heart goes out to everyone that witnessed this and of course the families. "Most of my family have done a sky dive and not in a million years did I ever think it could have ended like this." In a statement issued to British Skydiving members, Chief executive Robert Gibson wrote: "Today, Friday 13 June 2025, British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives. Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community. "A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident. Once complete, a report - setting out the Board's conclusions and any recommendations - will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee (STC) and any other relevant authorities. "No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time." DevonLive has reached out to Skydive Buzz which operates out of the airfield for comment.
