Pictured is a Merlin Mk3 helicopter of 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) conducting mountain flying and snow landings from Bardufoss during Exercise Clockwork.
Based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton, Somerset, 845 NAS part of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) have deployed to Norway to conduct essential Arctic environmental qualification training for both Aircrew and Engineers. ..Image was part of the Royal Navy Photographic Competition 2017 (Peregrine Trophy awards)..The Royal Navy Photographer of the Year 2017 Winner. Awarded to the best portfolio of four photographs of Service-related subjects submitted by an individual.
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Pictured is Commando MAOT (Mobile Air Operations Team) receiving an Under Slung Load (USL) from a Merlin Mk3 helicopter of 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), at Norway during Exercise Clockwork...Based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton, Somerset, Commando MAOT recce HLS (Helicopter Landing Site) delivering the capability to Brigade for infiltration and exfiltration of helicopter assault troops, also providing casualty extractions.
845 NAS have deployed to Norway to conduct essential Arctic environmental qualification training for both Aircrew and Engineers...Image was part of the Royal Navy Photographic Competition 2017 (Peregrine Trophy awards)..The Commandant General Royal Marines' Prize 2017, Highly Commended, Commando Helicopter Force. Awarded for the best section or unit portfolio of four images, depicting the Royal Marines continuous amphibious and expeditionary readiness.
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Pictured is a Merlin Mk3 helicopter of 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) repositioning a 105mm light gun of 8 Alma Commando Battery, 29 Commando Royal Artillery whilst operating from HMS Ocean during Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) JEF(M)) in the Mediterranean. ..845 NAS of Commando Helicopter Force based at RNAS Yeovilton are embarked on HMS Ocean to provide forward deployed contingent capability as part of the JEF(M); whilst demonstrating the ability of the UK to deploy highly effective maritime forces at short notice anywhere in the world...Image was part of the Royal Navy Photographic Competition 2017 (Peregrine Trophy awards)..The Maritime Air Prize 2017 Highly Commended. Awarded for the best photograph of one or more Royal Navy helicopters.
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Pictured is a Merlin Mk3 (another Merlin and a Chinook are also on the flight deck) helicopter of 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) working from the flight deck on-board HMS Ocean during Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) JEF(M)) in the Mediterranean. ..845 NAS of Commando Helicopter Force based at RNAS Yeovilton are embarked on HMS Ocean to provide forward deployed contingent capability as part of the JEF(M); whilst demonstrating the ability of the UK to deploy highly effective maritime forces at short notice anywhere in the world...Image was part of the Royal Navy Photographic Competition 2017 (Peregrine Trophy awards)..Class 2 - Individual Portfolios.
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Pictured is a Commando Helicopter Force Merlin Mk3 helicopter and HMS Scimitar, a Scimitar Class Fast Patrol Boat, conducting reassurance and demonstration of UK sovereignty in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
Working from RAF Gibraltar, 2 Merlin Mk3 helicopters from 846 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset were consolidating their contingency deployment capability during Exercise Barbary Commando 16...Image was part of the Royal Navy Photographic Competition 2017 (Peregrine Trophy awards)..Global Operations Award 2017, Highly Commended. Awarded to the best single image that is judged to create the most impact portraying the Royal Navy’s global maritime responsibilities.
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