A true honour for 815 NAS, alongside our sister squadron 825 NAS, to lead the flypast today for Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
#PlatinumJubilee
Wildcat maritime attack helicopters of 815 NAS conduct a close formation pass of a Type 45 Destroyer.
These units are part of the Carrier Strike Group, a force of ships, aircraft and submarines which is to shortly to deploy around the world to protect our nation’s interests.
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Wildcat gets its teeth back! This week has seen the the Royal Navy Wildcat successfully test fire the Martlet missile. A variant of the Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) produced by Thales the system is integrated onto Wildcat by Leonardo Helicopters.
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Our Observers use the aircraft's many sensors to help FIND and FIX vessels such as drug smugglers and those engaged in piracy. They also use the M3M 50Cal as seen here on a training shoot.
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Operating in pairs is central to 815’s core role - STRIKE. The aircraft, armed with Martlet and Sea Venom, today went Fast Patrol Boat hunting. The result…the enemy defeated again, this time with our own potent armoury.
#TamberShield
is key to growing
#LETHALITY
for
@COMUKCSG
This incredible photo of an RN Lynx bothering a Soviet Kara Class cruiser remains one of my favourite aviation pics ever. Top 5 for sure! No idea who took it, but hats off to them ...
It's not always plain sailing at sea! As an Embarked Maritime Flight you can experience some awful weather. This was during a Replenishment At Sea with
@USNavy
in the Atlantic. Better put the kettle back on!
@RNASYeovilton
#strikedeep
#flynavy
“Roughcut” from
@hmsdiamond
atop
@HMSQNLZ
operating in the Artic Circle.
Aircraft from
@820NAS
,
@847NAS
and
@OC617Sqn
are all embarked in the Nation’s Flagship. The broad range of capabilities ensures that all warfare domains are comprehensively addressed.
@COMUKCSG
👋 Welcome Home 210 Flt.
They've been embarked
@HMSMontrose
for the last 4 months. It's been an incredibly busy deployment
Millions of Tonnes of shipping escorted with
@IMSC_Sentinel
✅
Stopped Illegal smuggling of drugs ✅
Operational award winners ✅
#strikedeep
#flynavy
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#OTD
1982
@815NAS
and the
@RoyalNavy
suffered a tragic loss when
#HMSArdent
came under attack from an Argentinian Skyhawk.
Lt Cdr John Sephton (Flt Cdr) was awarded a Posthumous DSC for manning a GPMG and engaging the incoming aircraft from the Flight Deck.
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Members of 815NAS have been working with
@847NAS
on Exercise COLD RESPONSE in Norway.
Designed to test NATO’s capabilities in the arctic environment, the exercise has shown that the Wildcat is an all-weather attack helicopter, able to respond whenever and wherever it’s needed.
Thorough preparation for the tactical war fighting phase is key. The past two days have seen 815 NAS working on Ex Tamber Shield conducting area familiarisations, comms checks and search & rescue training. All this and much more ensures the exercise runs smoothly and safely.
815 NAS strikes deep, under water, successfully delivering multiple Sting Ray torpedoes into Bute Sound. Crews have been developing their warfighting skills, demonstrating the Wildcat’s uniquely versatile lethal capabilities.
The destructive Free-play phase is over! Both sides worked hard to win the past two days on
#ExTamberShield
. Surface to air, air to surface and air to air all played a key role. The dust is settling after some intense combat, and there’s a bright future ahead for
#MaritimeStrike
.
Here is one of our aircraft operating with the USS Gerald R. Ford
@Warship_78
.
Integrating with NATO allies is essential in a complex, congested and interconnected world. We remain ready to operate side by side across the globe.
@HMSDefender
When the Carrier Strike Group sets sail later this month, the force of Royal Navy ships, submarines and aircraft will visit over 40 countries, working with our partners and allies around the world to promote Regional Stability and International Trade.
#CSG21
@RoyalNavy
The Wildcat’s Martlet missile accelerates to Mach 1.5 (1,100 mph) and is guided in real time by the Observer to deliver high precision lethality against maritime, land and air targets.
@RoyalNavy
@825NAS
@RNASYeovilton
Certain operational theatres call upon the specialist support of the Royal Marines’ Maritime Sniper Teams (MST). Here your can see the AW50 being operated from one of our aircraft.
@RNASYeovilton
@RoyalMarines
@42_commando
It's
#Wildcatwednesday
Yesterday one of our crews conducted routine training around the south of the UK including utilising the London Helo Routes.
Normally one the of the busiest pieces of airspace in the world, They managed to include a flyover of Heathrow!
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214 Flt have been awarded the Joint Commander’s Team Commendation for their successful operations in the Middle East. In particular, the Flight were recognised for the instrumental role they played in the interdiction of a shipment of lethal arms whilst embarked in HMS MONTROSE.
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A big milestone for
#CSG21
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All 4 CSG21 Wildcat Flights were airborne together today conducting force generation in prep for deployment next year. 201 Flight (Who disembarked
@hmsdiamond
yesterday) joined 202, 206 and 219 to conduct Counter FIAC and JPR training ...
Martlet’s 3kg shaped charge and fragmentation warhead is designed to prosecute threats including Fast Attack Craft, Light Armoured Vehicles, UAVs, personnel and structures.
@RoyalNavy
@825NAS
@RNASYeovilton
Callsign “Roughcut” with wings fitted in support of
@COMUKCSG
onboard
@hmsdiamond
Our winged aircraft can carry torpedos, Sea Venom and Martlet to be used against a range of targets in the surface, sub-surface and air domains.
#StrikeDeep
The hunter and the hunted!
Our crews are working hard to avoid anti-air weapon systems in the Fjords. Aggressor Squadron from RAF Spadeadam are supporting
#TamberShield2024
by emulating Man-Portable Air-Defence (MANPAD) systems.
@RoyalAirForce
@JEFnations
@Forsvaret_no
Portability and ease of reload makes the Wildcat’s Martlet missile extremely versatile. Our highly trained technicians can reload a full payload in a matter of minutes whilst the aircraft remains rotors running on deck ensuring that time off task is minimised.
#StrikeDeep
As the sun sets on
#ExTamberShield
2023, our deepest thanks to all those involved in the exercise. Lessons learned, beatings given & taken, & outstanding Norwegian hospitality; we’ll be back next year! Together, we are stronger - STRIKE DEEP.
@Forsvarnet
@HMSArcher
@HMSPursuer
The lifeblood of our Sqn is our dedicated team of aircrew and engineers. What this photo doesn’t show is our deployed flights, who operate across the globe 365 days a year.
To paraphrase
@BWallaceMP
, “…our finest military asset - our serving personnel”
@RNASYeovilton