847 Naval Air Squadron (@847nas) 's Twitter Profile
847 Naval Air Squadron

@847nas

The Official 'X' account for the only Commando Helicopter Force Squadron of the @RoyalNavy to use the Commando Wildcat Helicopter. β€˜We Strike From On High’.

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847 NAS’s use of the Wildcat #Helicopter to deliver stores to ground troops in the #Arctic is a game-changer. In the extremely cold & remote Arctic terrain, resupply by air is the only reliable optionβ€”keeping our #Commando forces equipped and ready to fight!

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Under the glow of the #Northernlights 847 NAS recently conducted Eagle Basing in Northern #Norway. Positioning the #helicopters forward of the Main Operating Base allows us to extend our reach, and remain ever flexible to support our #Commando Forces!

Under the glow of the #Northernlights 847 NAS recently conducted Eagle Basing in Northern #Norway. Positioning the #helicopters forward of the Main Operating Base allows us to extend our reach, and remain ever flexible to support our #Commando Forces!
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847 leading the way! Working with the Merlin #helicopters of 845 Naval Air Squadron and NH90s of Koninklijke Marine, 847 led a Joint Personnel Recovery exercise in #Norway where a simulated downed crew was recovered from behind enemy lines. JPR is a key skill for supporting our #Commando Forces!

847 leading the way! Working with the Merlin #helicopters of <a href="/845NAS/">845 Naval Air Squadron</a> and NH90s of  <a href="/kon_marine/">Koninklijke Marine</a>, 847 led a Joint Personnel Recovery exercise in #Norway where a simulated downed crew was recovered from behind enemy lines. JPR is a key skill for supporting our #Commando Forces!
Joint Helicopter Support Squadron (@joint_heli) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wishing all the best to our neighbours from the Puma Force here RAF Benson as they embark on their last sortie before the type retires from Royal Air Force service. We have worked alongside them since our formation in 1982. #PumaFarewell #54andout

Wishing all the best to our neighbours from the Puma Force here <a href="/RAFBenson/">RAF Benson</a> as they embark on their last sortie before the type retires from <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> service. We have worked alongside them since our formation in 1982. #PumaFarewell #54andout
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Did you spot our Wildcat #Helicopters over #Plymouth today? 847 conducted helicasting with 29 Cdo, a key skill to insert our #Commando Forces covertly into the heart of an amphibious operation. We also practiced our Close Air Support skills with JTACs too! Plymouth Live

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Operating from the stunning Plymouth Citadel, two #Commando Wildcat #Helicopters from 847 conducted Helicasting with 29 Cdo, and conducted Close Air Support to JTACs yesterday. Maintaining these core skills keeps us ready to deploy and support Cdo Forces anytime, anywhere!

Operating from the stunning Plymouth Citadel, two #Commando Wildcat #Helicopters from 847 conducted Helicasting with 29 Cdo, and conducted Close Air Support to JTACs yesterday. 

Maintaining these core skills keeps us ready to  deploy and support Cdo Forces anytime, anywhere!
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Load lifting is a key skill for 847 NAS. Whether it's carrying stores between ships, inserting equipment onto the battlefield, or delivering vital humanitarian supplies, the Wildcat #Helicopters of 847 can do it! πŸ’ͺ

Load lifting is a key skill for 847 NAS. Whether it's carrying stores between ships, inserting equipment onto the battlefield, or delivering vital humanitarian supplies, the Wildcat #Helicopters of 847 can do it! πŸ’ͺ
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The #Pathfinders Platoon Selection Course is 7 weeks of intense physical and mental challenges. 847s #Helicopters enabled a realistic insertion and extraction of PFSC troops in a contested Area of Operations, whilst providing Close Air Support and ISR πŸ’ͺ

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From Arctic ice to desert sands to the open sea β€” 847 NAS operates in the harshest environments, by day and by night πŸ’ͺ ❄️ Extreme cold πŸ”₯ Blistering heat 🌊 Life at sea All to support our #Commando Forces! Follow us to see our next adventures! #RoyalNavy #Aviation

From Arctic ice to desert sands to the open sea β€” 847 NAS operates in the harshest environments, by day and by night πŸ’ͺ

❄️ Extreme cold 
πŸ”₯ Blistering heat
🌊 Life at sea 

All to support our #Commando Forces!

Follow us to see our next adventures!

#RoyalNavy #Aviation
Ministry of Defence πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ (@defencehq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Defence Secretary has confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of General Sir Gwyn Jenkins as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. πŸ”—: gov.uk/government/new…

The Defence Secretary has confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of General Sir Gwyn Jenkins as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

πŸ”—: gov.uk/government/new…
847 Naval Air Squadron (@847nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Winch Training Underway! πŸ’ͺ Watch as we hone one of our vital skills β€” winching to and from our Wildcat Helicopters 🚁 It’s all part of preparing for #OpVentus, supporting lifesaving efforts at sea 🌊 Precision, teamwork, readiness. #RoyalNavy #aviationdaily #flying

BFBS Forces News (@forcesnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is one way to drop in 🚁 Watch the impressive skills of 847 Naval Air Squadron - they conducted winch training from a Wildcat Helicopters, as a part of preparations for #OpVentus. Get the latest military news here πŸ”— brnw.ch/21wSFFa

UK Commando Force Operations (@commando_ops) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's #WildcatWednesday. Here are members of the Shore Reconnaissance Teams (SRT) practicing "heli-casting". From stepping off the high board in the basic swim test, to coasteering for adventure training, it all has an operational reason. Maintaining the standard of excellence.

It's #WildcatWednesday.
Here are members of the Shore Reconnaissance Teams (SRT) practicing "heli-casting".
From stepping off the high board in the basic swim test, to coasteering for adventure training, it all has an operational reason.
Maintaining the standard of excellence.
847 Naval Air Squadron (@847nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On deck! 🚒 847 NAS have continued their preparation for Op VENTUS by conducting deck landings to RFA Argus 🌊 Watch as our #pilots practice this crucial skill πŸ’ͺ Comment if you think you could land on a moving ship! #pilot #helicopter #avgeek #Royalnavy

846 Naval Air Squadron (@846nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Europe-bound!! πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡©πŸ‡°πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ CDO5 students departed Yeovilton today on their continental nav, routing via overnight stops in Belgium, Denmark and Norway en route to MILEX 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Leadership, airspace, and adaptability all under test, as always 🚁 #weare846 #RoyalNavy

Leonardo in the UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ (@leonardo_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #AW159 Wildcat is designed for both day and night operations, providing operational support to the Royal Navy 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. πŸ“… #WildcatWednesday

The #AW159 Wildcat is designed for both day and night operations, providing operational support to the <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. πŸ“…

#WildcatWednesday
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To all those currently serving, veterans, and our families and friends who support us in all that we do - Happy Armed Forces Day! πŸ’ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ #ArmedForcesDay #RoyalNavy #RoyalMarines

To all those currently serving, veterans, and our families and friends who support us in all that we do - Happy Armed Forces Day!  πŸ’ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

#ArmedForcesDay 
#RoyalNavy 
#RoyalMarines
UK Commando Force Operations (@commando_ops) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#WildcatWednesday! The Commando Wildcat AH1 is a fast, agile reconnaissance helicopter, armed with a door gun. It also fits inside an A400. Many 847 Naval Air Squadron crews, both pilots and aircrewmen are Royal Marines. Images: Commando insertion by; heli-casting, fast-roping, and abseiling.

#WildcatWednesday!
The Commando Wildcat AH1 is a fast, agile reconnaissance helicopter, armed with a door gun. It also fits inside an A400.
Many <a href="/847NAS/">847 Naval Air Squadron</a> crews, both pilots and aircrewmen are <a href="/RoyalMarines/">Royal Marines</a>.
Images: Commando insertion by; heli-casting, fast-roping, and abseiling.
846 Naval Air Squadron (@846nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Lynx, after guests explored the aircraft up close on a memorable night ✨ #WeAre846 #chf