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A Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron conducting winching and communications
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A Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron conducting winching and communications
A Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron conducting winching and communications training with HMS Bulwark off the coast of Sicily.
Merlin Mk2 entered service in 2014 as an upgrade for the original 1990s Mk1 naval version. Its role is supply the UKs Maritime Force Protection and airborne anti-submarine warfare capability for the foreseeable future.
814 Naval Air Squadron is better known throughout the Royal Navy as The Flying Tigers due to its distinctive badge
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
Credit: MoD/Crown copyright (year)
Media ID 15229479
© Crown copyright
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The print captures a thrilling moment as a Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron conducts winching and communications training with HMS Bulwark off the coast of Sicily. The powerful aircraft, which entered service in 2014, is an upgraded version of its predecessor, the Mk1 naval variant from the 1990s. With its primary role being to supply the UK's Maritime Force Protection and airborne anti-submarine warfare capability, the Merlin Mk2 ensures that our maritime forces are well-equipped for any future challenges. In this particular exercise known as Op Weald, members of The Flying Tigers - as 814 Naval Air Squadron is affectionately called within the Royal Navy - demonstrate their exceptional skills and teamwork. As they hover above the surface ship, sailors on board HMS Bulwark engage in winching operations while maintaining seamless communication with their counterparts in mid-air. The Mediterranean backdrop adds to the allure of this image. Against azure waters and clear skies, these dedicated individuals carry out their duties with precision and determination. This snapshot showcases not only their professionalism but also highlights the vital role played by both air and sea forces in ensuring security at sea. This remarkable photograph was captured by LA (Phot) JJ Massey, who skillfully immortalized this momentous display of military prowess without mentioning any commercial use or affiliations.
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