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A Seaking Helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force
A Royal Navy Seaking helicopter of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) is pictured on exercise in the mountains of southern Germany.
The Commando Helicopter Force enjoys a reputation for high standards of professionalism and flexibility and this is, in no small part, attributable to the exacting and thorough instruction provided by 848 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), or the Jungly Training Academy as it is colloquially known.
Based at the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton the Squadron has a complement of one hundred ratings and thirty officers, the Squadron is responsible for the instruction of up to fifty pilots and aircrewmen each year. Operating the Sea King Mk 4, pilots undertake and Aircraft Conversion Phase that includes handling the aircraft in various emergencies and how to fly with sole reference to instruments - before crewing up with the aircrewmen, taken from Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines, to learn how to operate the aircraft in a tactical environment during the Conversion Phase.
The Squadron also trains more than one hundred and fifty helicopter maintainers annually before sending them to the front line. Aircrew and maintainers receive military and amphibious training and individuals are also taught how to operate in the field and from the deck of a ship. 848 NAS is also committed to numerous UK maritime operations and airborne support for the Royal Marines.
To ensure aircrew are fully prepared for future operations in Afghanistan, where their Front Line sister Squadrons 845 and 846 NAS are currently deployed, it essential the students are primed for the mountainous and high altitude environment, which is several thousand feet above sea level. Both squadrons continue to conduct very successful deployments in Afghanistan, operating their Sea King Mk 4 at the edge of their flight envelope with temperatures in the summer reaching 50 degrees and a sand ridden environment that challenges both aircrew and engineers alike
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This print captures a Royal Navy Seaking helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) during an exercise in the picturesque mountains of southern Germany. The CHF is renowned for its professionalism and flexibility, attributes that owe much to the rigorous training provided by 848 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), affectionately known as the Jungly Training Academy. Based at RNAS Yeovilton, this squadron boasts a dedicated team of one hundred ratings and thirty officers responsible for instructing up to fifty pilots and aircrewmen annually. Pilots undergo an intensive Aircraft Conversion Phase, mastering emergency procedures and instrument-only flying before joining forces with aircrewmen from Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines to learn tactical operations during the Conversion Phase. In addition to training over one hundred fifty helicopter maintainers each year, 848 NAS ensures comprehensive military, amphibious, field operation, and ship deck training for both aircrew and maintainers. The squadron's commitment extends beyond instruction; they actively support UK maritime operations while providing airborne assistance to the Royal Marines. With sister squadrons currently deployed in Afghanistan's challenging environment, it is crucial that these students are fully prepared for future missions. Operating at high altitudes several thousand feet above sea level presents unique challenges that demand specialized training. Despite soaring temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius and harsh sandy conditions testing their mettle daily, both squadrons continue to excel in their deployments using Sea King Mk 4 helicopters. This stunning image serves as a testament not only to the skillful pilots but also to the unwavering dedication of all those involved in maintaining these vital aircraft on which our armed forces rely.
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