Image: Merlin Helicopters with 814 Naval Air Squadron on HMS Illustrious MOD 45153852

Description: Merlin helicopters from 814 Naval Air Squadron are pictured onboard HMS Illustrious during Exercise Joint Warrior near Scotland. 814 Naval Air Squadron – better known throughout the Navy as the Flying Tigers (hence their striking badge) – flies from ships and air bases around the world shielding the Fleet from submarines. They also take it in turns with their sister squadron 820 to support the international effort against illegal activities on the high seas east of Suez – that’s piracy, people-trafficking, smuggling, drug-running and terrorism. 814 NAS also deploys with Britain’s on-call aircraft carrier to practise their key role: submarine hunting. Organization: ROYAL NAVY Object Name: IL120180021 Category: MOD Supplemental Categories: Equipment, Aircraft, Helicopters, Merlin Keywords: Royal Navy, Equipment, Aircraft, Helicopter, Merlin , HM Mk1, 814 Squadron, Taking Off, Landing Country: UK
Title: Merlin Helicopters with 814 Naval Air Squadron on HMS Illustrious MOD 45153852
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