![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/royal-navy-officer-collapsed-and-died-during-fitness-test-hed-been-dreading/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_PAY-SN_NAVY_FITNESS_03.jpg&description=Ian Fleming, 53, died from a cardiac episode he suffered while undergoing physical training on duty - the inquest heard he been told to complete the test of 'leave the Navy'Ian Fleming served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan A decorated Royal Navy officer who was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan died after collapsing during a fitness test, an inquest heard. Ian Fleming, 53, died from a cardiac episode he suffered while undergoing physical training on duty. He had reportedly been told to complete the test of "leave the Navy". Mr Fleming, who had heart disease, had been given an "ultimatum" by his seniors, which left him with "no choice" but to take part in a "physically demanding" leadership course, his wife Michele told the hearing. The serviceman, who had been awarded numerous medals for his work, was on track to attain the permanent rank of Petty Officer. He had previously acted as a Petty Officer but was fearful of the fitness test. Chris Wales and Audrey Wales, step-father and mother of Ian Fleming at Portsmouth Coroner's Court ( Solent News & Photo Agency) Area coroner Mrs Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp told the hearing: "In order to secure that promotion he had to undertake a particular training course. That made him anxious. "He suffered from anxiety for the last three or four years. He suffered panic attacks." Mr Fleming, known to his family and friends as "Paddy'" collapsed while "in the early stages" of a jogging exercise at HMS Collingwood, in Fareham, Hampshire. Despite attempts to resuscitate him, Mr Fleming died on November 16, 2020. The four-week Senior Rates Leadership Course, described as "mentally and physically demanding", involves challenges including a log run, team building exercises, Dogwatch Sports, and an obstacle course. The court heard that failure to complete the course could result in an officer losing pay, accommodation, and rank, and can possibly affect their pension. Mrs Fleming told the inquest her husband was "noticeably anxious" about undergoin){kind=link}
Ian Fleming, 53, died from a cardiac episode he suffered while undergoing physical training on duty – the inquest heard he been told to complete the test of ‘leave the Navy’
A decorated Royal Navy officer who was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan died after collapsing during a fitness test, an inquest heard.
Ian Fleming, 53, died from a cardiac episode he suffered while undergoing physical training on duty. He had reportedly been told to complete the test of “leave the Navy”.
Mr Fleming, who had heart disease, had been given an “ultimatum” by his seniors, which left him with “no choice” but to take part in a “physically demanding” leadership course, his wife Michele told the hearing.
The serviceman, who had been awarded numerous medals for his work, was on track to attain the permanent rank of Petty Officer.