What a welcome! 🌌

🇬🇧 Sailors with the HMS Prince of Wales were greeted by northern lights while sailing off the coast of Norway whilst taking part in exercise #SteadfastDefender24

Commando Helicopter Force’s Merlins, Wildcats, and Apaches have been working together in the ‘hardest environment on earth’ 🌨️

Operation Clockwork’s training means personnel will be able to operate in the High North with minimal notice 🇳🇴

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These Royal Marines of the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) are often the first on the ground, often operating far behind enemy lines. They are the eyes of the UK Commando Force. Filmed in Norway as part of #SteadfastDefender24 #NordicReponse24 🇳🇴

Merlins in the Snow ❄️

Our Aviators are coming to the end of their Arctic training, ready to take part in exercises in support of UK and NATO units. Whether it’s lifting equipment or moving troops, day or night, the #Junglies are ready to go.

#FlyNavy

As a ‘thank you’ to their hosts for permitting annual winter training, 845 Naval Air Squadron performed an unusual delivery mission – saving locals weeks of effort in brutal conditions in the Norwegian Arctic.

Today marks the start of National Apprentice Week

So many great examples in the Royal Navy such as this from LAET Sam Mills.

#NAW2024
#skillsforlife

Merlin helicopters from the Littoral Response Group (South) conducted training with Albanian forces by day and night which helped pave the way for future co-operation between the two countries.

The perfect cold weather challenge for Commandos in the Arctic.

#RoyalMarines take part in a biathlon when deployed in the Arctic – a winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. It is a race of speed and accuracy, making it perfect for honing warfare skills.

Arctic training is under way! 🏔️

The arctic is a unique environment, meaning everything from flying between snow showers to moving the aircraft over icy surfaces pushes aviators, engineers and ground crew to the limit.

#FlyNavy #CLOCKWORK24 #Arctic

📸 - PO Tobin

539 Raiding Sqn practice winching drills with 845 Naval Air Squadron on the Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) currently deployed on RFA LYME BAY ⚓️

It’s getting colder as the aircraft head further North ❄️

Thankfully, the #MerlinMk4 is fit with a full complement of Anti-Ice systems, making it ideal for Arctic operations in sub-zero temperatures.

#FlyNavy #ArcticCircle #CLOCKWORK24

📸 - PO Stapleton, PO Tobin

It’s getting windy up here! 💨

Our aircraft continue their journey to the Arctic Circle, with #StormIsha following closely behind.

#FlyNavy #MerlinMonday

And they’re off! ❄️

Our Aircraft, Aircrew and Engineers have departed on their continental transit to the arctic circle for #CLOCKWORK24 in Norway. #NATO #FlyNavy

Merry Christmas from 845 NAS! 🎄

Today we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

We also thank those who are deployed across the globe defending the values and standards upheld by the UK Armed Forces.

#Remembrance #LestWeForget

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget #Remembrance

Our Armed Forces risked everything to protect us, despite never meeting us.

They passed on the baton: it's now our duty to serve and remember their sacrifices.

#Remembrance

It may not look in the best shape of its life, but after 18 months of effort by a group of volunteers and the generosity of Leonardo Helicopters today a Sea King 4 came home to RNAS Yeovilton.

The #Junglies are back to the Desert!

The #MerlinMk4 has been tested in the dusty #Oman Deserts, the first time the squadron has operated in this environment in over 5 years. Battling sand and extreme heat, the crews and engineers are pushed to their limits. #FlyNavy

Happy #MerlinMonday !

Royal Navy members of the Joint Hospital Group visited us last week, and were treated to a tour of our #MerlinMk4 . The squadron showed them what the #FleetAirArm can do, as well as how our helicopters could be used to support their medical duties. #FlyNavy