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What better way to get through that
#midweek
slump than to come for a ride up the Dart on the mighty Merlin ! 🚁
Make sure you give the young
#naval
officers in waiting a big old wave 👋!
#WednesdayMotivation
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We don’t always curse the bad
#weather
, sometimes we embrace it 😆
Fast and low can be a go to
#tactic
for delivering our
@RoyalMarines
to the target and what better place to train than sunny Wales ?? 🏴
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In times of both triumph and sorrow, our squadron remains united, standing stronger together in each and every way.
#weare846
#strongertogether
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Instructor - ‘Follow me through for an approach and departure to 1 spot’
Student - *gulp* ‘roger!’ 😳
#aviationdaily
#navy
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It’s
#chocks
out for the last time in this video with our Senior Pilot leaving the
#service
for pastures new ✈️
Cheers Sir it’s been a pleasure !!
#thursdaymorning
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4 Merlins, 1 mission: conquering Europe's unpredictable weather. With a jungly ethos at heart, the CHF team knows how to adapt, overcome, and think outside the box, however sometimes you just have to know when to call it…
#StrongerTogether
#WeAre846
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Congratulations to our very own Lt Ashby on her ‘striping up’ today. Presented with her new epaulettes by our CO
@Rich_Bartram
That grin says it all 😁😁😁
#FlyNavy
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Lift off for Families Day ‘23 !!
Lots of happy thrilled faces on
#family
members as they took to the
#skies
today over
@RNASYeovilton
. Our thanks to all of our loved ones and all that supported today’s event!!
Over 650 family members flown between ourselves and
@845NAS
👏👏
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Who’s ready for another day of
#flying
??
Today CDO3
#students
take to the skies on their first flight of MILEX, working as a 3 ship
#formation
to deliver Portuguese troops to different locations around the local area. Good luck CDO3!!
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As the
#tentors
challenge nears its end, our crews are still going strong to provide assistance to any hikers in need. Let's all finish safe and celebrate another successful and adventure-filled weekend 👏👏
#weare846
#StayHydrated
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Safe transit
@846NAS
!!
CDO3 student’s continental
#navigation
plan starts today with 4 mighty merlins lifting from
@RNASYeovilton
this morning, couldn’t ask for a better start than that !! 🚁🚁🚁🚁
Portugal here we come 👏
@Esquadra751
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The last of the bunch! Final preps before our stalwart
#Merlin
Mk3’s flight from
@RNASYeovilton
to
@LDO_Helicopters
via
@RAFBenson
tomorrow. Looking forward to welcoming Quebec back as a shiny new Mk4!
@co_chf
@ComdJHC
@CdreGriff
#FlyNavy
#Merlinmonday
#Merlin
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Pairs trip up onto the remote crags, valleys and tufty heads of Dartmoor National Park 🗺️
Time to hone our navigation skills and
#formation
landings in
#preparation
for the student’s final hurdle, ‘Mil Ex’ 💪
#TrainingTuesday
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Wishing everybody a very happy
#MerlinMonday
We don’t think there are many better looking helicopters out there, what do you think
@847NAS
?
Credit to
@Mikey_Vengeance
for the great photo
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@846NAS
and
@co_chf
working alongside
@takeonGravity
.
#CommandoMerlin
or
#JetPack
. What would you rather fly?
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Today we had the honour of a visit from the
@UKDAinLisbon
LtCol Kian Murphy at the site of this year’s CDO3 MILEX in Montijo, Portugal.
Understanding the strategic relationship between the UK and its oldest ally 🇵🇹
#StrongerTogether
#weare846
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Bit of midday sun breaking through the cloud as Commando formation track west along the Jurassic coast…
#aviationdaily
#thursdaymood
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The view from inside the final rehearsals of the
#CommandoAssault
. See the main event as the grande finale of
@YeoviltonAirDay
.
@co_chf
@RNASYeovilton
@RoyalNavy
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☀️☀️☀️ 22 degrees out on the pan here
@RNASYeovilton
let’s go get airborne !!
Joining us ? 🚁
#Mondaymorning
#flynavy
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Meet 'Kujo', the fearless attack
#dog
of the portuguese SF, as CDO3 practice their trooping drills during
#MILEX
. Kujo definitely knows how to choose his own gear, PPE and prefers to start his scran at the
#starboard
testes…
#weare846
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Had an impromptu appearance from
@845NAS
during our
#role
demo rehearsal today, perfect phot opportunity of our two great
#squadrons
together 📸
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It’s Merlin Monday and we’re off to the mountains !! 🏴⛰️
Wales will be our temporary home this week as we hone our mountain flying skills on the high peaks and ridges of Snowdonia 🚁
#weare846
#merlinmonday
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Most people’s least favourite biennial training ‘the Dunker’ aka the Underwater Escape Training Unit.
This first part sees aircrew go through the dreaded
#purge
on the short term air supply system, a backwards upside down, neck back technique, oh and it’s all underwater !!
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A
#Harrier
@RNASYeovilton
again. Just like old times!
Looking forward to seeing everyone
@YeoviltonAirDay
tomorrow.
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Witness the expertise of our
#experienced
crew as they navigate Portugal's stunning mountain areas, finding ideal (some less than ideal) landing sites with confidence, precision and a wet finger in the air… starboard main only ;)
#MountainFlying
#weare846
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What day is it ?!
#merlinmonday
🚁!!
This week we are spooling up for some deck landing training with
@RFAArgus
!!
#aviationdaily
#royalnavy
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Picture says it all… 👏
Huge milestone for Lt Andy Duffield RN and a massive congratulations from all of us
@846NAS
.
Also a mention to the
@RNASYeovilton
Naval Airmen, always on scene to give a right good dousing to a front ender!! 💦🔥
#MondayMood
#pilotlife
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Awesome clip of an 846 Commando Merlin flown by our Operational Conversion Flight conducting mountain flying training in North Wales. Another skill for students on the path to receiving their Wings.
@Rich_Bartram
#FlyNavy
Credit and thanks to
@BrynWilliamsMIC
for the footage
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Sunset across the deck of
@HMSQNLZ
with
@846NAS
embarked and training in full swing…
#PerfectMatch
#StrongerTogether
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Tuesday’s line up in our summer throwback series ☀️
The mighty Merlins of
@846NAS
&
@Esquadra751
in close formation during Ex Montijo Merlin 🚁🇵🇹
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Welcome aboard Lt Sheik, our talented new Logistics Officer! Stepping into the spotlight amidst recent detachments, she fearlessly takes on the demands of our acclaimed UPO and also a part in the role demo this week as the enemy capture her in front of the watching CDO3 families!
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Our first tweet under the new command of
@jamesColeman472
and it’s one of his own images!!
Taken during
#formation
training with the excellent
@815NAS
over the south coast yesterday 🚁🚁
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Move over, number 2 crewman! Santa's taking over the con this
#festive
season! 🎅 Don't miss the excitement as he spreads joy across local schools in the most spectacular way! 🚁
More to follow tomorrow!!
#SantaTakesFlight
#weare846
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The final walk out of
@846NAS
…
Squadron members lined the way to applaud the outgoing CO in true Naval tradition. What a tenure
@Rich_Bartram
has had and what an
#honour
it’s been for us all to have served under such a great
#leader
…
‘Semper Instans’🫡
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It’s Merlin Monday!! 🚁🚁
Take advantage of the sunny weather and play a game of Merlin spotting today!! ☀️
#merlinmonday
#weare846
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A visit to beautiful
@DartmouthBRNC
for some cadet
#flying
and an overnight stay. Our CO noticed a poignant message within the grounds:
‘It is upon the Navy, that the wealth, prosperity and peace of these islands and the Empire do mainly depend’
Have a great weekend.
#weare846
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What an unforgettable journey! 🌟🚁 As we wrap up our training in Montijo, we proudly celebrate the growth of our Royal Navy and Royal Marines team with 12 talented new CHF aircrew. A heartfelt thank you to Esquadra 751 for making it all possible!
#weare846
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The mighty Merlin in her element 🌊
The summer
#throwback
☀️ continues with an OCF formation trip from March this year.
The CDO2
#pilots
and crewmen are now serving the
#frontline
on
@845NAS
, destined for many far flung places and exciting exercises !!
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166 days
#airborne
and several log books later…
4000 hours!! What an
#achievement
for our squadron training officer Lt Cdr Brazenall,
#congratulations
on an incredible benchmark 👏👏
How many log books is that?…
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Who’s ready for the Easter Weekend?
Enjoy this little highlights reel covering a very busy last term; from engine changes to FOD plods to Night decks action!! Only on
@846NAS
Have a good one 🐣
#Easter2023
#aviationdaily
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Milex is go and the first evolution, to the mountains !! 🏴
Some of the most
#challenging
and rewarding
#training
we do as CHF aircrew. Vital to be able to deliver our Royal Marines at
#altitude
onto any pinnacle, ridge, bowl or valley 🏔️
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Congratulations to our very own Sgt Ross Howling who was on the recent
#promotion
signal to Colour Sergeant 👏
Pictured here clearly thinking how he can make the
#world
a better place and also how he’s going to have to change all the bits n pieces on his rig !!
#admin
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Training with
@RFAMountsBay
as the crews eye up a fo’c’sle transfer in a fresh wind off the bow…
Who’s up for it ??!!
#training
#StrongerTogether
#navy
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So Wonderful to welcome back Furious flight from our Sister Squadron,
@845NAS
, after time deployed in support of Op FORTIS.
BZ for a job well done and great to have you back home. Seen here for a final refuel at Portland homeward bound.
Credit
@IanHarding849
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Further cementing
#international
ties and continuing the strategic relationship between
#Portugal
and the UK, Cdr Coleman presents commemorative artwork to the CO of
@Esquadra751
🇵🇹
Two mighty merlins from each squadron crossing the Pont 25th bridge into Lisbon 🚁
#weare846
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Nothing better than
@846NAS
&
@845NAS
flying together !!
Happy
#merlinmonday
everyone 👏👏
Here’s a frame inbound to
@LewestonSchool
for the Junglie Cocktail Party last weekend 🎉
#XTwitter
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Who needs a direct route when you've got a
#tactical
detour with a view? Taking the scenic helilanes to the
#training
area was an awesome experience, one of many on this great exercise with our friends
@Esquadra751
!!
#WeAre846
🚁
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With 3 Merlins arriving into
#Lisbon
last night, the
#flying
starts in earnest today with staff heading into the local mountains led by
@Esquadra751
🚁 Instructor standardisation and some area famils are on the agenda before MILEX starts for CDO3 !!
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Happy Merlin Monday !!
Full flypro this
#week
with some gucci Level A night flying for the
#students
to get their teeth into 🗺️
Stay tuned…
#MondayMotivation
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Happy Merlin
#Monday
✨
One of many superb images from last week’s
#charity
event
@RAFNortholt
, with over 300 photographers in attendance it was another huge success !!
#weare846
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What’s better than the mighty
#Merlin
on a dusk transition ?…
A Night Shoot !! ✨
Stay tuned for tonight’s charity event
@RAFNortholt
, photographing multiple
#aircraft
and of course, our mighty Merlin!! 📸
#weare846
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Wing over, Wing over, GO!! Back in the cockpit perfecting those general handling
#manoeuvres
with determination and precision 👌
Hope you all had a great Easter !! 🐣
#weare846
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Set sail with us on this magical Merlin
#Monday
and let the wonders of the high seas inspire your day !! 🌊 🚁
#merlinmonday
#weare846
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Whoever we train with, be it
#Commando
MAOT (as pictured) or any unit within the wider forces community, our
#bond
is our professionalism and our commitment to get the job done.
Train hard and train right 💪
#weare846
#tuesdayvibe
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The CO took to the right hand seat for yesterday’s
#recce
and trooping sortie with a CDO3 student in the rear under
#instruction
and our hard working AETs acting as our tactical troops.
The sortie was a huge success, also getting eyes on the range for wk3
#roundsdown
#weare846
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Contact right!! Get a glimpse into the thrilling world of CDO3 pilots and crewmen as they undergo rigorous gunnery training. No time for errors when mastering the art of gun control and getting those rounds down!!
#ShootingRange
#weare846
#StrongerTogether
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Happy Merlin Monday !!
@846NAS
engineers, aircrew and supporting elements all achieved some incredible
#training
last week, we’ve paused for
#remembrance
weekend, now it’s time to go again 💪
This week we switch back to pushing CDO3 towards their final phase 🇵🇹
#weare846
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Happy Merlin Monday !!
Ex Merlin Storm '23 kicks off today with the CDO3 students having had their task drops at 6am this morning as they were climbing out of their new (not so nice) accommodation⛺️
#weare846
#strongertogether
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@846NAS
conducting essential training last week with
@HMSQNLZ
From deck landing currency to more advanced serials by day and by night, this was a superb and frenetic 7 days embarked on her Majesty’s finest!!
#aviationdaily
#Training
#StrongerTogether
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Formation Friday once more and
@846NAS
are prepping to head back out to sea, this time with the students of CDO2 👏
Have a great weekend everyone !!
#fridaymorning
#NATO
#aviationdaily
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The
@846NAS
Senior Pilot starts up the mighty Merlin for the last time…
With more to follow on a superb
#pilot
, officer and gentleman, all of us here on the squadron wish you a ‘hoofing’ last
#flight
!!
#wednesdaythought
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Fuel tanks on full? Check. Mountain training led by
@Esquadra751
? Check. The mighty Merlins take on Portugal's stunning landscapes, connecting Lisbon to Porto for an epic training session!
#MerlinMonday
#weare846
#StrongerTogether
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Formation Friday !!
All prepped for the big euro transit, lead and planned by our CDO3 students 🗺️
and headed for their final stage in training 🇵🇹
Our engineers have worked tirelessly to prep 4 mighty Merlins to take to the skies across Europe this weekend…
#weare846
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It’s Merlin Monday !! 🚁
Here’s a capture from last Friday’s foray into the Welsh
#mountains
, low
#cloud
and limiting vis, just how we like it ;)
#trainhard
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Soaring into the weekend with that Friday feeling! Join us as we head down to sunny Bournemouth for some instrument approaches in the mighty Merlin☀️🚁
#fridaymorning
#weare846
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Congratulations to members of 29 Course Commando Merlin, all passing final handling tests and earning their Wings after many years of hard work!
BZ all round.
@CdrBobBond
, they're yours now!
#flynavy
#madeintheroyalnavy
#CommandoMerlin
@co_chf
@RNASYeovilton
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Decks decks and more decks, CDO2 students getting the first licks of
#salt
in their (regulation) beards and their first (not so snaggy) sea dits onboard
@RFAArgus
#tuesdayvibe
#aviationdaily
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Who’s got that
#Friday
feeling !!
Come along for the ride as LtCdr Trowman and our newest A2
#instructor
Lt Morris go through an Instrument Rating Test over the South coast 🚁
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The end of an era as
@Rich_Bartram
hands over his beloved
@846NAS
to the new Commanding Officer
@jamesColeman472
🤝
Boss, we wish you all the best, and thank you for all your guidance and
#leadership
at the helm of such a successful and high achieving couple of years
#weare846
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