Castle Quay in Barnstaple will retain its official port status although money will have to be spent to bring it up to the required standard. Credit: NDC
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Dunkeswell Aerodrome (Image- Google Maps)
A 49-year-old man who died following a skydiving incident in Devon last weekend has been named by police.
Chas McNeil, an experienced skydiver from Poole, was named by Devon and Cornwall Police this morning after the incident at an East Devon airfield on Saturday afternoon.
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Emergency services were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome, near Honiton, just before 1pm on Saturday 28 February following concerns for the welfare of a male skydiver.
He was confirmed deceased at the scene, with his family informed, and police asking for their privacy to be respected.
A message from Mr McNeil’s family said: “Keep your chin up and when you look up at the sky, think of Chas.”
In a statement released today, Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Enquiries remain ongoing by police, British Skydiving and East Devon District Council Environmental Health and Safety Office.
“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr McNeil.”
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