Royal Navy Photographic Competition Collection

Yeovil Air Day - Helicopters
Four different types of Naval Helicopters are shown taking part in the Yeovil Air Day 2007. The helicopters are:- Merlin - Far right Lynx Type Mk 8 - 2nd

Submarine Parachute Assistance Group (SPAG) insertion 04 / 12 / 2007
This image shows the Submarine Parachute Assistance Group (SPAG) team deploying by aircraft, setting up a floating casualty reception centre

HMS Lancaster sails across Gareloch
HMS Lancaster, a Type 23 Frigate, is shown as she sails across Gareloch on her way to HM Naval Base Clyde for a short period alongside at Faslane Naval Base

A Merlin of 824 Naval Air Squadron carrying out a high-line transfer
A Merlin of 824 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), carrying out a high-line transfers from the deck of HMS Ark Royal. 824 NAS are based out of RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall

HMS Tireless is shown surfacing in the North Pole ice cap region
HMS Tireless is shown after surfacing in the North Pole ice cap region. The crew are waving to a supply plane as it prepares to land at the US Navys Applied Physics Laboratory Ice Station (APLIS)

HMS Nottingham, Type 42 Destroyer
HMS Nottingham, a Type 42 Destroyer, photographed whilst in transit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Royal Marine jumps into the sea from Sea King helicopter
Royal Marines from Poole conduct sea drills as part of their ongoing training, deploying from a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter into the cold surf below

Sunrise at RNAS Yeovilton. An early morning sunrise at RNAS Yeovilton/HMS Heron as the ground crew of 702 Naval Air Squadron get ready for the departure of a Lynx MK3 aircraft

Merlin helicopter hovers over HMS Sutherland
A Merlin helicopter from HMS Ark Royal hovers in the foreground whilst the Duke Class Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland, sails past behind

Royal Marine Offshore Raiding Craft at HMNB Clyde
Royal Marine Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) patrolling HM Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. These fast and manoeuvrable craft are tasked with escorting Royal Navy Submarines to and from their berths at Clyde

HMS Albion off the coast of Norway
HMS Albion, a Landing Platform Dock (LPD), is shown operating near the coast of Norway as part of Exercise Hairspring in 2008

HMS Ark Royal Operating off Northern Norway during Exercise Armatura Borealis 08
HMS Ark Royal is pictured operating off the Northern Coast of Norway in Vestfjorden, during Exercise Armatura Borealis 08

HMS Ark Royal during Exercise Armatura Borealis
Members of the Flight Deck Party onboard a snow covered HMS Ark Royal, are shown tending the Merlins of 824 NAS during Exercise Armatura Borealis 08

Sea King Mk4 of 845 Naval Air Squadron
A Sea King Mk4, of 845 Naval Air Squadron, is shown here enroute to Snowdonia for mountain flying training

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"Capturing the Majesty: Highlights from the Royal Navy Photographic Competition" Step into a world of awe-inspiring moments as we unveil the winners of the prestigious Royal Navy Photographic Competition. From heart-stopping aerial displays to daring sea missions, these captivating images showcase the extraordinary endeavors of our brave men and women in uniform. At Yeovil Air Day, helicopters take center stage, their blades slicing through the sky with precision and grace. The Submarine Parachute Assistance Group (SPAG) insertion on December 4th, 2007 remains etched in memory as an audacious feat that exemplifies our naval prowess. Witness HMS Lancaster gracefully gliding across Gareloch's tranquil waters, her presence commanding respect and admiration. Meanwhile, a Merlin helicopter from 824 Naval Air Squadron executes a high-line transfer with utmost skill and expertise – a testament to our commitment to excellence. Venturing into uncharted territories, HMS Tireless emerges triumphantly from beneath the icy depths of North Pole's unforgiving ice cap region. This remarkable image serves as a reminder of our unwavering determination even in extreme conditions. The indomitable spirit of HMS Nottingham shines through as this Type 42 Destroyer fearlessly sails amidst turbulent waves. In another breathtaking moment captured by lensmen at sea, witness a Royal Marine plunging into azure depths from a Sea King helicopter – bravery personified. As dawn breaks over RNAS Yeovilton, its golden hues paint an ethereal backdrop for aircraft preparing for their next mission. A Merlin helicopter hovers above HMS Sutherland like a guardian angel watching over her crew - an emblematic portrayal of camaraderie and trust within our ranks. Behold the power unleashed by Royal Marine Offshore Raiding Craft at HMNB Clyde; their sleek forms cutting through water effortlessly while embodying resilience and adaptability.