On the 2nd July 2022 Paratrooper Lee Crudgington was involved in a speed flying accident. Lance Corporal Lee Crudgington, who joined 2 PARA in 2005, was speed flying in France when he crashed and was left with very serious life changing injuries.

Lee, who is an experienced skydiver having spent 10 years on the Red Devils Parachute Display Team, racking up more than 5,000 jumps, he was in intensive care in French hospitals and needed a 12 hour operation to stabilise his pelvis. 

Lee is back in the UK being cared for in hospital undergoing countless surgeries and starting the long path to recovery. 

Lee was there for me when I sustained life changing injuries and I want to be there for him. Stepping back in the ring and boxing is my way to help Lee get the help and support he needs.

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