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Former Navy Engineer Sues MoD for £500,000 Hearing Loss

1/17/2026

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Harry Jefferson, a former Royal Navy engineer, sues the Ministry of Defence for £500,000 for hearing damage.
The incident occurred when an F-35 landed near him aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in June 2021.
Harry Jefferson's colleague Reece Colwell was refueling a helicopter at the time.
The Ministry of Defence admitted a breach of duty.
The case will proceed to trial unless settled beforehand.

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Story summary

Harry Jefferson, a former Royal Navy engineer, sues the Ministry of Defence for £500,000 for hearing damage.
The incident occurred when an F-35 landed near him aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in June 2021.
Harry Jefferson's colleague Reece Colwell was refueling a helicopter at the time.
The Ministry of Defence admitted a breach of duty.
The case will proceed to trial unless settled beforehand.