FAA News Archive

Navy Wildcats gunning for their true potential in 2024

New weaponry and tech will help the Royal Navy's fleet of Wildcat maritime attack helicopters reach their true potential in 2024 after nearly ten years of front-line operations.

Royal Navy pilots swoop on seized vessel during training in Portugal

Royal Navy and Portuguese helicopters swooped on a vessel seized by armed assailants during an intensive training scenario off the coast of Portugal.

Commando Pilots and Commando Aircrewmen receive their Wings

846 NAS has held a Wings Parade for successful graduates on the Commando 3 Merlin MK4 Course.

Wings Parade at 824 Naval Air Squadron

Wings Parade at 824 Naval Air Squadron, where nine aviators with Merlin Helicopter Force were congratulated on completing their training this year.

Thousands greet Britain’s biggest warship