#OnThisDay 1856 Royal Navy Officers began wearing gold laced rings on their uniform cuffs consistently for the first time. They had been used sporadically before this but 1856 marks the start of the uniform evolving to what we know today.

Pilot training in the Wasp continues at Yeovilton despite the wind! 🌪️

#OnThisDay 2000 Rear Admiral Dennis Campbell died aged 92. He was the RN aviator that pioneered the angled or skewed flight deck, first tested in HMS TRIUMPH and first fitted to U.S. Navy Carrier USS Antietam followed by Royal Navy carrier HMS CENTAUR improving deck operations.

#OnThisDay 1982 HMS HERMES with HMS INVINCIBLE sails from HMNB Portsmouth for #falklands HERMES would assume duties as Flag Ship from GLAMORGAN and by the height of conflict was operating 26 Harriers and 10 Sea Kings from the @FAA_RN & Royal Air Force

Many congratulations!

#OTD on the 2nd of April 1982 The Falklands War began when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands 🇫🇰

255 British service personnel died, and many more were wounded. Today we remember all that were lost in service of their country 🇬🇧🫡

#Falklands

#OnThisDay 100 years ago in 1924 the Fleet Air Arm was named as the Naval element of the Royal Air Force which has been formed from the RN Air Service 6 years earlier. Royal Navy would take control in 1939 but still work very closely with RAF operating joint F35 Squadrons together

Did you hear? ⚡

We’ve successfully delivered two new F-35B Lightning II jets to join the growing fleet and strengthen the UK’s airborne capabilities.

The jets have undergone serviceability checks and will soon play a vital role in protecting our nation, allies, and airspace.

Challenges are just #opportunities in disguise. Anywhere, at any time, our instructors deliver top tier #aircrew training whilst our engineers deliver results beyond their resources. Embrace the journey with 846 Naval Air Squadron 💪 #weare846

On behalf of all its members, the FAAOA wishes to convey to HRH The Princess of Wales, Commodore-in-Chief Fleet Air Arm, its warmest wishes for a successful course of treatment and a return to full flying speed as soon as possible.

Sailors and Royal Marines who have served in the Gulf will be eligible for the Wider Service Medal for their significant contribution to the UK’s missions in rigorous circumstances.

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Always good to come back to where it all began!

#NihilObstat #FlyNavy

Congratulations to Commander Ed ‘Dutch’ Holland (right) who has taken over command of 814 Naval Air Squadron, The Flying Tigers.
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Don't forget the FAAOA AGM is tomorrow (Thursday 21 March) at 1200. Details in the Members' area of the website, including Zoom log in modes and codes.

#825NAS are currently up at Prestwick Airport conducting training for both of the OCU courses. Low Level Nav, Maritime Security, Formation and Maritime Strike sorties are being conducted over the next week as the students close in on Wings!

#NihilObstat #FlyNavy Royal Navy in Scotland

RNAS Culdrose welcomed back a old friend today - a visiting Sea King helicopter from HeliOperations. Pictured with a trio of Royal Navy Merlin helicopters from #824NAS & #814NAS . The veteran aircraft turned quite a few heads around the airfield and inspired a fair few dits.

846NAS - Every challenge is met with courage, every event is an #inclusive celebration and every moment is unforgettable. Join us for an #inspiring journey ahead including welcoming our new students next week… CDO4!!
#weare846

The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, was joined by a NATO Amphibious Task Group and a range of aircraft off the coast of Norway as part of #SteadfastDefender24 .

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

When a good #SteadfastDefender24 day draws to a close…

Small, but Mighty 🚁🇬🇧

847 NAS is concurrently supporting both the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) UK Carrier Strike Group and the UK Littoral Strike Group (LRG), two of the Royal Navy's core outputs! Proving that it's not the dog in the fight, but the fight in the dog! 🐾
#SteadfastDefender24