26 September 2024 , 19:09
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A British SAS soldier who worked on top secret operations has died in a parachute accident in South Africa.
Chris Good was skydiving in Pretoria while representing Team GB at the 10th World Canopy Piloting Championships.
He had served in the top secret SAS E Squadron which works alongside Mi6 spies.
He was also part of the Red Devils parachute display team and served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
British Skydiving said: ‘Chris was representing Team Great Britain at the 10th World Canopy Piloting Championships.
‘He was a cherished member of the team and an exceptionally skilled skydiver. His loss will be deeply felt within our sport.
Sgt Good was part of the Red Devils parachute display team (Picture: Facebook)
‘Our heartfelt condolences go out to Chris’s family and friends during this difficult period.’
Former SAS sergeant Matt Hellyer wrote: ‘A paratrooper and pilgrim, fly high brother, see you at the [final rendezvous].’
Sgt Good had completed 5,500 jumps after joining the Parachute Regiment aged just 17.
He revealed last month he was using a new type of harness allowing hi, tp fly further and faster.
He wrote: ‘As always, a change or development can bring risk!
‘The challenge for this year, I have moved on to a new harness for distance and speed.
‘It’s the first chance I have had to put this over the water.
‘It’s just learning how that changes everything that we have been doing for the last eight, nine years in a conventional harness.’
Sgt Good had been sponsored under the Army’s Talented Athlete Support Scheme.
The SAS Association wrote to their members: ‘We are sad to report the death of Christopher Good on 25th September 2024 whilst participating in the World Canopy Piloting Championships in Pretoria.
‘He came to 22 SAS from 3 Para, passing SAS selection in 2004.
‘He Served in 2 Troops A Squadron and also with E Squadron (22 SAS).’
The International Skydiving Commission said: ‘What an immense loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris’s family and friends during this difficult time.’