RNAS Yeovilton Air Day, 7 July 2018

Commando Assault Returns to Yeovilton Air Day

Preparations for this year’s Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton International Air Day on Saturday 7 July 2018 are underway, according to an announcement from the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. Up to 40,000 visitors are expected to visit the Royal Navy’s premier public event at the spiritual home of the Fleet Air Arm, RNAS Yeovilton.

Five hours of…

New Merlins for Commando Helicopter Force

Royal Marines Get 25 New Commando Merlin Mk4 Helicopters

25 Commando Merlin aircraft will be delivered to the air wing of the Royal Marines – the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) –- who will use them to deliver troops and supplies from sea to land.

The helicopter, known as the Commando Merlin Mk4, has been upgraded to a faster and more powerful aircraft than its predecessor. It now sports a…

Royal Navy Commando Helicopters Join French Task Force

847 Naval Air Squadron Deploys on Jeanne D’Arc Mission

Around 40 Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel and two Wildcat helicopters have joined the French naval task force, Jeanne D’Arc, for a five-month mission. The ship’s port calls will include Jakarta, Bali, Darwin, Saigon and Singapore. British personnel will take part in amphibious exercises and Defence Engagement. This builds on the UK’s…