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CDO5 students continued their continental navex today, routing from Denmark to Norway. Complex airspace, unpredictable weather, and plenty of lessons learnt en route. Time to reset and refocus before the next push 🚁🚁🚁 #weare846 #RoyalNavy #TrainHard #MerlinForce

Crossing from Norway to Scotland, this final leg takes CDO5 from the fjords to the lochs — the end of their continental nav phase and the start of their MILEX deployment 🇳🇴 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #weare846

They’ve flown the miles. Now comes the test amongst varied and high quality training in the Scottish highlands ⛰️ Judgement, skill and captaincy meet for the culmination of months of training… #weare846 #RoyalNavy #aviationlovers

From European airspace to the firing line. CDO5 swapped cockpit comms for range commands today as they honed marksmanship skills ahead of the demanding MILEX phase. Precision under pressure #weare846 #RoyalNavy

A short pause in the MILEX story, as we join the local community for Lossiefest. Proud to be part of the celebration, on the ground and in the skies 🚁 #weare846 #scotland

Not every LS is meant for 3 points of contact… CDO5 hit An Teallach for mountain flying, working ridge to bowl in a test of trust, judgement, and CRM 🏔️ #weare846 #FlyNavy #CommandoHelicopterForce

While the flying happens above, the real graft starts on the ground. A salute to our engineers, who make every lift-off possible during this and every exercise 🫡 #RoyalNavy #weare846

A brief paddle, enjoying some well earned AT; the rest of the OCF are deep in the tactical environment. Navigating terrain, airspace, and pressure. Tasked across the Highlands from bothy to airbase 🚁 #weare846 #AdventurousTraining

With the final weeks in sight, CDO5 are now operating as pairs, tasking together to execute coordinated troop insertions and tactical landings across Scotland. Formation flying builds confidence, timing, and leadership under pressure. #RoyalNavy #weare846

Merlin Monday marks a turning point in the CDO5 journey. Taking command of real-time tasking across the Highlands with support from 845 Naval Air Squadron aircrew, merging experience with ambition. Only two flights remain. Six months of training. It’s time to earn those wings. #MerlinMonday

It’s all go as our CDO5 students hit their FHTs this week, marking the final stage of their long journey towards Wings 🚁 #weare846 #fleetairarm #royalnavy

Smoke, noise, chaos. The downed aircraft scenario is a test of leadership, communication and composure under fire. Our students learn to break contact, establish defence, and hold fast until support arrives 💥 #weare846 #junglies

Merlin Monday and a flight over hallowed ground. A low-level pass honouring the legacy that captures the commando spirit: forged by land, sea, and air 🫡 #commandohelicopterforce #royalmarines #weare846

Today, CDO5 received their wings in a ceremony that marks their formal entry into the Fleet Air Arm family, attended by VIP guest Admiral Sir Keith Blount NATO. A proud moment for them and their families 🚁⚓️ #FleetAirArm #weare846

As the crowd gathered for a wings flypast, enemy forces stormed the event, picking a hostage from the crowd. Merlin helicopters were on the scene immediately, fast roping troops to the deck, and load lifting in support vehicles before safely winching in the hostage #weare846

Soaring through the lochs for Merlin Monday !! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Missing that cooler Scottish weather this week as it’s already a scorcher ☀️ Have a great week everyone 😎 #weare846 #merlinmonday

Hardest targets at the farthest range!! Ex MERLIN STORM provided an unmatched opportunity to fly and train alongside the elite 45 Cdo RM, honing our ability to deliver effects wherever needed #weare846 #RoyalMarines

New commando fliers ready for action... Eleven naval aviators are primed for front-line operations around the globe with the #RoyalMarines after completing a rigorous three-week test that saw them fly missions over six countries. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/july…

Innovation in motion. This week, working alongside JAC OEU, we trialled new ways to deliver Commando power from air to sea. Stay tuned… #weare846

Aviation magic in the evening skies🍸 Our TO, Lt Cdr Howes, led the Junglie Cocktail Party flypast, joined by an 847 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat and a British Army 🇬🇧 Lynx, after guests explored the aircraft up close on a memorable night ✨ #WeAre846 #chf