RNAS Culdrose

News

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  Crowsnest Enters Service in Royal Navy

  Mar 25, 2021 · The first of the new generation Airborne Early Warning (AEW) helicopter for the Royal Navy was delivered to 820 Squadron. The Merlin ASaC (Airborne Surveillance and Control) will make maiden deployment aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth this year
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  Norwegian Military Pilots Training in UK

  Nov 3, 2020 · British training company HeliOperations is providing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) course at Royal Navy’ base Culdrose to Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) fixed and rotary wing pilots
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  Royal Navy Helicopters Supporting the NHS

  Apr 6, 2020 · Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters from 820 Naval Air Squadron supporting the National Health Service (NHS) throughout the UK during the Coronavirus pandemic by acting as flying ambulances and transporters flying supplies and personnel
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  Royal Navy’ Merlins Reaches 200,000 Flight Hours

  Jan 29, 2019 · Royal Navy EH101 Merlin fleet achieved 200.000 flight hours since entered service 1997. With the AEW Crowsnest about to enter service, the type is expected to serve at least until 2030s
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  Sea King Flypast Ends 49 Years of Service

  Sep 25, 2018 · Royal Navy retires their last Sea King, the Mk7 ASAC, with a 849 Squadron 3-hour flypast. Will be replaced by the Merlin Crowsnest next year
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  829 Naval Air Squadron Decommissioned

  Mar 29, 2018 · Royal Navy’ 829 Squadron was decommissioned and merged into 814 Squadron in a ceremony at RNAS Culdrose. Flew the Merlin HM1 and then HM2 from Type 23 frigates over the past 14 years