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847 NAS work with Commando Forces for raid, insertion and rescue training
Commandos have been put through their paces with raid, insertion, and rescue techniques in a range of scenarios both at sea and on land.
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FAAOA website log-in problems
Members are likely to have website log-in problems until the end of July, when our new website comes on line.
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Navy Helicopter engineering boffins test skills in the field
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Commodore Laurie Hopkins
Died 6 June 2024
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So what's it like being a helicopter engineer in the Royal Navy?
A Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopter, from 846 Naval Air Squadron stationed at RNAS Yeovilton made a special appearance at Beaminster School in west Dorset.
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