Commando Helicopter Force Headquarters

Commando Helicopter Force HQ

The four squadrons of the Commando Helicopter Force are the wings of the Royal Marines, providing crucial aerial support to the green berets be they at sea in an assault ship or in the sand and dust of Afghanistan.

One of the last flights of the SeaKing in Afganistan took place today over Mount Juno, Just outside Camp Bastion.

COMMANDING OFFICER

Once the planned transfer of the Merlin Mk 4 and the introduction of Wildcat to the Commando Helicopter Force is complete the aircraft will be key enablers in the insertion and sustainment of a Commando Group ashore.

Captain Matt Briers Royal Navy

Matt Briers

RANK:
Captain

JOINED:
1984

SPECIALISATION:
Warfare Pilot

PREVIOUS UNITS:
845 NAS, 849 NAS, 847 NAS

Military experience

A specialist in commando aviation, Captain Matt Briers Royal Navy joined BRNC Dartmouth in 1984 as a General List Seaman Officer and was awarded a Queen’s Telescope in 1986. Following training in HM Ships Cottesmore and Sirius, he was appointed to HMS Dumbarton Castle for a 6 month South Atlantic patrol. This was followed by an appointment in the Hong Kong Squadron as Gunnery and Correspondence Officer in HMS Plover, engaged in anti-smuggling and illegal immigration patrols.

He commenced flying training in 1990 and was streamed as a commando pilot joining 846 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Yeovilton for a diverse tour involving 2 Arctic deployments, several amphibious exercises and 6 tours in Northern Ireland.

Leaving as the Operations Officer and Flight Commander in 1995, he next joined 849 Squadron B Flight as Senior Pilot flying the AEW Sea King from HMS Illustrious.

In 1998 he attended the Principal Warfare Officers course before joining HMS Argyll as PWO (A) and Operations Officer for a South Atlantic deployment which was modified to include a 4 month deployment to West Africa in support of operations in Sierra Leone.

In 2000, he converted to the Lynx Mk 7 and Gazelle with the Army Air Corps, before taking up an appointment as the Senior Pilot of 847 Naval Air squadron in the anti-tank/armoured reconnaissance role.

Appointed in Command of 845 NAS in October 2006, he has flown the Sea King Mk4 helicopter and seen operational service in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, and Iraq with 845 Squadron and concurrently Commanded the Joint Helicopter Force (Iraq) before his Squadron was deployed to Afghanistan. He subsequently served as the Military Assistant to the Chief of Joint Operations in Northwood.

Promoted Captain in September 2009, he returned to the MOD as Assistant Head of UK Counter Terrorism within the Operations Directorate. He assumed Command of the Commando Helicopter Force on 07 September 2011.

OPERATIONS

Cold Weather Training

CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED

MISSION SUMMARY

Cold Weather Training is a multinational exercise led by the Norwegian Armed Forces. While current operations are focussed on Afghanistan, it is vital that the Royal Navy maintains its amphibious capability in a cold weather environment. This training brings together the Royal Marines, assault ships and other Fleet assets, and the helicopters of the Fleet Air Arm.

TAKE A LOOK

Image Gallery

- WO1 David Rowlands awarded MBE
  
  Warrant Officer 1 David Rowlands standing proudly in front of an RAF Merlin helicopter
- Commando and Lynx Wildcat Maritime Force Play host to Families
  
  POA(PHOT)MERRILL; Lynx form the Black Cats Display Team (background) makes ready for his thrilling display.
- Commando and Lynx Wildcat Maritime Force Play host to Families
  
  POA(PHOT)MERRILL; CHF Families embark in an RAF Merlin helicopter which will soon be transferred to the Commando helicopter Force.
- Commando and Lynx Wildcat Maritime Force Play host to Families
  
  POA(PHOT)MERRILL;Junglie families board a Sea King helicopter.
- Commando and Lynx Wildcat Maritime Force Play host to Families
  
  POA(PHOT)MERRILL; LWMF personnel escort families to and from a Lynx Mk 8.
- Commando and Lynx Wildcat Maritime Force Play host to Families
  
  POA(PHOT)MERRILL; Some of the aircraft on static display.
- Marathon Row On Behalf Of Children’s Charity Chicks
- Marathon Row On Behalf Of Children’s Charity Chicks
- Lt Cdr Rick Fox and Lt Cdr Matt Punch
  
  Lt Cdr Ric Fox RNR (to the right) with Lt Cdr Matt Punch, Officer Commanding, the RN Training Facility, holding a White Ensign on the snow covered hills 200 miles within the arctic circle
- Royal Navy Engineers Repair Their Aircraft In Hangar Built By Concentration Camp Inmates
  
  Royal Navy engineers replacing a gear box in the infamous Rock Hangar.
- Royal Navy Engineers Repair Their Aircraft In Hangar Built By Concentration Camp Inmates
  
  Removing the Rotor Head and unserviceable gear box in the Rock Hangar.
- Royal Navy Engineers Repair Their Aircraft In Hangar Built By Concentration Camp Inmates
  
  Doors Open into the Rock Hangar.
- Royal Navy Engineers Repair Their Aircraft In Hangar Built By Concentration Camp Inmates
  
  Entering the Rock Hangar. Photo Courtesy of Western Gazette
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  A Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron operating from a forward operaing base during a recent exercise in Northern Norway
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  A Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron operating from a forward operaing base during a recent exercise in Northern Norway
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  Corporal Simon Ledbeater RM Royal Navy Aircrewman with 845 NAS surveying the Norwegian landscape from the back of a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter during a recent forward operating base exercise.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron conducting operations with Royal Marine Commandos during a recent forward operating base exercise.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron conducting operations with Royal Marine Commandos during a recent forward operating base exercise.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron conducting operations with Royal Marine Commandos during a recent forward operating base exercise.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  Royal Naval pilots from 845 Naval Air Squadron at the controls of a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter whilst conducting flying operations during a recent forward operating base exercise.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  Royal Naval personnel from 845 Naval Air Squadron in an 'Arctic huddle' as a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter lands during a recent forward operating base exercise
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- 45 Commando Royal Marines and 845 Naval Air Squadron in Norway
  
  45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting simultaneous attacks against three enemy positions during the final exercise of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). After achieving their objectives the Commandos were extracted by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from 845 Squadron and three Norwegian Huey helicopters .The exercise took place in the training area on the Trondenes Peninsular, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- Commando Fliers in the Bavarian Alps
  
  Neuschwanstein Castle in the German Alps from the cargo door
- Commando Fliers in the Bavarian Alps
  
  Cpl Lee Smart, a student aircrewman on 848, as he navigates from the bubble-window of his Sea King helicopter
- Commando Fliers in the Bavarian Alps
  
  Sub Lt Dan Howes navigating in the challenging terrain whilst practicing his valley flying
- Commando Fliers in the Bavarian Alps
  
  Sub Lt Dan Howe’s view of the mountains from inside the cockpit
- Commando Fliers in the Bavarian Alps
  
  Rearward view into the Alps taken from the cargo door
- Rolls Royce Standards For Rolls Royce Naval Air Squadrons
  
  Engineers prepare for an aircraft for a mission over Afghanistan.
- Rolls Royce Standards For Rolls Royce Naval Air Squadrons
  
  Cdre Simon Baldwin RN (Rtd), Rolls Royce Director of Programmes, presenting Rolls Royce Citation to Lt Cdr Nicholas Sergeant 845 AEO (Centre) and Lt Cdr Brian Nicholson AEO 846 with Rolls Royce Trophy
- Junglie Sea Kings Home For Christmas
  
  Departing Bulwark off the Albanian coast.
- Junglie Sea Kings Home For Christmas
  
  Sea King under cover - Albania.
- Junglie Sea Kings Home For Christmas
  
  Junglie Engineers make rapid field repairs to a Sea King - Albania
- Junglie Sea Kings Home For Christmas
  
  Sea King ready for take off - Albania.
- Junglie Sea Kings Home For Christmas
  
  Sea King about to rescue a Royal Navy “downed” pilot who assumes a non-threatening position so that he can be recognised as friendly forces during an evasion exercise.
- Junglie Sea Kings Home For Christmas
  
  Junglie personnel depart HMS Illustrious bound for RNAS Yeovilton.
- The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
  
  The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
- The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
  
  The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
- The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
  
  The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
- Commando Helicopter Force Sea King practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg
  
  HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. Pictures taken during a training exercise with a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter. The Commando Helicopter Force Sea King was practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg. Picture shows a Merlin helicopter taking off behind the Sea King. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark
- Commando Helicopter Force Sea King practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg
  
  HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. Pictures taken during a training exercise with a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter. The Commando Helicopter Force Sea King was practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg. Picture shows a Naval Airman fixing a lashing to the Sea King. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark
- Commando Helicopter Force Sea King practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg
  
  HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. Pictures taken during a training exercise with a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter. The Commando Helicopter Force Sea King was practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark
- Commando Helicopter Force Sea King practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg
  
  HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. Pictures taken during a training exercise with a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter. The Commando Helicopter Force Sea King was practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark
- Commando Helicopter Force Sea King practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg
  
  HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. Pictures taken during a training exercise with a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter. The Commando Helicopter Force Sea King was practicing load lifting with a load in the region of 250 kg. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark
- Commando airmen enjoy French flies aboard Charles de Gaulle
  
  Jungly Sea Kings of the Commando Helicopter Force were given a glimpse of traditional style aircraft carrier operations when they joined France’s flagship. The green helicopters, used to carry Royal Marines and their kit into battle, flew on to FS Charles de Gaulle in the Med in the middle of a major Anglo-French exercise.
- Commando airmen enjoy French flies aboard Charles de Gaulle
  
  Jungly Sea Kings of the Commando Helicopter Force were given a glimpse of traditional style aircraft carrier operations when they joined France’s flagship. The green helicopters, used to carry Royal Marines and their kit into battle, flew on to FS Charles de Gaulle in the Med in the middle of a major Anglo-French exercise.
- Commando airmen enjoy French flies aboard Charles de Gaulle
  
  Jungly Sea Kings of the Commando Helicopter Force were given a glimpse of traditional style aircraft carrier operations when they joined France’s flagship. The green helicopters, used to carry Royal Marines and their kit into battle, flew on to FS Charles de Gaulle in the Med in the middle of a major Anglo-French exercise.
- Commando airmen enjoy French flies aboard Charles de Gaulle
  
  Exercise Corsican Lion meeting The Cougar task group met up this morning with the Charles De Gaulle and other French ships taking part in exercise Corsican Lion. The ships sailed together in close proximity so the ships could practice Officer of the watch manoeuvres. Commanding Officers of all the ships were flown over to the Charles de Gaulle for a Command Conference about the exercise. Every facet of the exercise was discussed, ensuring that all participants were clear on what was happening. This sort of conference is a useful planning tool, enabling face to face contact between key players instead of the usual emails back and forth. Pictured here is a Seaking from 845 Naval Air Squadron on the deck of the French carrier. HMS ILLUSTRIOUS is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United KingdomÃ¢â¬â¢s Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Joined Expeditionary Force, and Exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead commando group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship.
- Commandos get to grips with fast roping
  
  Y Coy 45 Cdo RM fast roping to Illustrious on Cougar 12
- Commandos get to grips with fast roping
  
  Royal Marines from Yankee Coy waiting to fast rope
- Commandos get to grips with fast roping
  
  Clean fatigues fast roping
- Commandos get to grips with fast roping
  
  Fast Roping Training on HMS Illustrious
- Junglie Re-cycling
  
  Commando Helicopter Force personnel handing over some of the unused bicycles
- No coasting for veteran Yeovilton cyclists on cross-Pennine ride
- No coasting for veteran Yeovilton cyclists on cross-Pennine ride
- No coasting for veteran Yeovilton cyclists on cross-Pennine ride
- No coasting for veteran Yeovilton cyclists on cross-Pennine ride
- No coasting for veteran Yeovilton cyclists on cross-Pennine ride
- No coasting for veteran Yeovilton cyclists on cross-Pennine ride
- 845 NAS awarded the Breitling Trophy
  
  Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel awaiting presentations
- 845 NAS awarded the Breitling Trophy
  
  Admiral Cunningham CBE presents Capt Barnwell RM with his Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (Afghanistan)
- 845 NAS awarded the Breitling Trophy
  
  Admiral Cunningham CBE presents CPO Copeland with a Certificate of Commendation from Chief of Joint Operations
- 845 NAS awarded the Breitling Trophy
  
  Left to Right Cdr James Newton DFC RN, Admiral Cunningham CBE, Lt Cdr Ed Adams - 845 Training Officer - and Capt Matt Briers RN CO CHF
- First all-RN crew fly RAF Merlin
- First all-RN crew fly RAF Merlin
- First all-RN crew fly RAF Merlin
- 333 days in the sky and still going strong
  
  WO1 John Sheldon being wheeled from his Aircraft
- 333 days in the sky and still going strong
  
  The CO of CHF presenting a well deserved bottle of 'medicine' to WO1 John Sheldon
- 333 days in the sky and still going strong
  
  WO1 John Sheldon undergoing the traditional drenching ceremony
- 772 NAS SAR Wessex. Lee on Solent
- 772 NAS Wessex. Portland Lighthouse
- Wessex of 845 NAS at Sea
- Wessex of 845 NAS load lifting at Sea
- Wessex 5 of 845 NAS in Norway
- Wessex HU5 XT 458 At RNAS Yeovilton
  
  HMS Heron HQ Display HMS Heron's HQ has a new display on her grassy doorstep. An 845nas Wessex Helicopter, with a fresh coat of paint this vintage aircraft brightens up the entrance to HMS Heron. Images taken by LA (PHOT) Abbie Herron
- Wessex HU5 XT 458 At RNAS Yeovilton
  
  HMS Heron HQ Display HMS Heron's HQ has a new display on her grassy doorstep. An 845nas Wessex Helicopter, with a fresh coat of paint this vintage aircraft brightens up the entrance to HMS Heron. Images taken by LA (PHOT) Abbie Herron
- Left CSgt Peter Wooldridge RM being presented his commendation by Captain M Briers Royal Navy, Commanding Officer Commando Helicopter Force.
- Left CSgt Peter Wooldridge RM being presented his commendation by Captain M Briers Royal Navy, Commanding Officer Commando Helicopter Force.
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- Royal Navy deliver the olympic torch to the Tower of London
- RAF embrace arrival of RN
  
  Capt M P Briers Commanding Officer of the Commando helicopter Force visted RAF Benson today to meet Royal Navy personnel who are training on the Merlin Mk3 and 3A prior to the trasfer of the helicopter from RAF Service to RN Service.
- RAF embrace arrival of RN
  
  Capt M P Briers Commanding Officer of the Commando helicopter Force visted RAF Benson today to meet Royal Navy personnel who are training on the Merlin Mk3 and 3A prior to the trasfer of the helicopter from RAF Service to RN Service.
- RAF Merlin Mk3 during a helicopter assault by Royal Marines in Afghanistan in 2011
  
  The Maritime Air Award Awarded for the best photograph of one or more Royal Navy helicopters, this category is specifically for rotary wing images. Caption: Images of A Company, 1 Rifles and embedded Royal Marines Conducting a Helicopter Assault Force (HAF) Operation into the town of Alikosi in Helmand province where they were to take over a local compound in the Taliban strong hold and set up and Operational Check Point (CP ZARAWAR). 28/05/2011 Picture: PO(Phot) Burke Sponsor:Agusta Westland Ltd
- Collin about to complete a quick 56 mile bike ride
- Collin Horton about to complete a quick 56 mile bike ride
- Phil Thomas presents Tiger striped Merlin to Capt Matt Briers, RN CO CHF
  
  Presentation of a cheque and an internal ovation award by Steve Power of Babcock International to 702 and 727 NAS at RNAS Yeovilton respectively. Model Presentation. A presentation to the CO CHF, of two models Ã¢â¬â a static Sea King on Ops and a Lynx Mk 7 helicopter in Iraq colours. Mr Thomas is the father of Lt Mike Thomas RN a Pilot currently serving on 845 NAS
- Model of Merlin at RN0AF Bardufoss Norway
  
  Presentation of a cheque and an internal ovation award by Steve Power of Babcock International to 702 and 727 NAS at RNAS Yeovilton respectively. Model Presentation. A presentation to the CO CHF, of two models Ã¢â¬â a static Sea King on Ops and a Lynx Mk 7 helicopter in Iraq colours. Mr Thomas is the father of Lt Mike Thomas RN a Pilot currently serving on 845 NAS
- Model of Sea King Mk4 in Afghanistan
  
  Presentation of a cheque and an internal ovation award by Steve Power of Babcock International to 702 and 727 NAS at RNAS Yeovilton respectively. Model Presentation. A presentation to the CO CHF, of two models Ã¢â¬â a static Sea King on Ops and a Lynx Mk 7 helicopter in Iraq colours. Mr Thomas is the father of Lt Mike Thomas RN a Pilot currently serving on 845 NAS
- AET Williams receiving his award from Rear Admiral Tom Cunningham
  
  Presentations Rear Admiral Cunningham today presented certificates of commendation to members of HM SILLUSTRIOUS Ships Company. He was onboard to present the ship with the Flight Safety trophy. He then spent a little time chatting to these six lads who all played a key part in a major incident onboard recently.
- AET Williams receives his award from Rear Admiral Tom Cunningham
  
  Presentations Rear Admiral Cunningham today presented certificates of commendation to members of HM SILLUSTRIOUS Ships Company. He was onboard to present the ship with the Flight Safety trophy. He then spent a little time chatting to these six lads who all played a key part in a major incident onboard recently.
- Leading Writer Sian Harley, Cdr Carretta and Corporal James
  
  Photograph shows from left to right Leading Writer Sian Harley, Commander Mario Carreta OBE RN and Corporal Richard James of Commando Helicopter Force at a cake sale held in aid of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines charity
- CPO MA Jim Hopkins
  
  CHF Medical team Training at Merryfield, Yeovilton Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) personnel undergo intense Team Medic Training as part of their Pre Deployment Training for Operations in Afghanistan. The training took place at Merryfield, Yeovilton.
- A Bloody Scene
  
  CHF Medical team Training at Merryfield, Yeovilton Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) personnel undergo intense Team Medic Training as part of their Pre Deployment Training for Operations in Afghanistan. The training took place at Merryfield, Yeovilton.
- Immediate Action Drills monitored by CHF Medical Staff
  
  CHF Medical team Training at Merryfield, Yeovilton Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) personnel undergo intense Team Medic Training as part of their Pre Deployment Training for Operations in Afghanistan. The training took place at Merryfield, Yeovilton.
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Royal Marines from 45 Commando at a helicopter landing site during Exercise Scottish Lion
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photogaph shows Marine Pete Kelly from Commando Helicopter Force Mobile Air Operations Team (MAOT) directing Sea King Mk4 helicopter into a helicopter landing site (HLS) during Exercise Scottish Lion
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter (Foreground) and a Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter at a forward operating base at Castle Kennedy Dumfries and Galloway during Exercise Scottish Lion.
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Petty Officer Tim Parish (Left) and Marine Pete Kelly from Commando Helicopter Force Mobile Air Operations Team operating at a helicopter landing site during Exercise Scottish Lion
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Marine Pete Kelly (Left) from Commando Helicopter Force Mobile Air Operations Team directing Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters into a helicopter landing site during Exercise Scottish Lion
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Royal Marines from 45 Commando on patrol during Exercise Scottish Lion
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter (foreground) operating from a forward operating base at Castle Kennedy Dumfries and Galloway during Exercise Scottish Lion.
- Exercise Scottish Lion
  
  Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Royal Marines from 45 Commando at a helicopter landing site during Operation Scottish Lion
- Just desert for naval aviators in world’s toughest race
- Just desert for naval aviators in world’s toughest race
- Just desert for naval aviators in world’s toughest race
- Capt Matt Briers CO CHF presenting Lt Cdr Neil Davidson with a well earned bottle of champers for his prestigious milestone
  
  A Lt Cdr from 848 NAS, reaches 5,000 Flying hours at RNAS Yeovilton.
- CHF Commemorate Falkland Conflict
  
  CHF Falklands Dinner Group Photograph held in the Wardroom of HMS Heron on Thursday 19/04/12Image Shows Captain Nick Blackman OBE RN. Ronnie Crayton 2WW Veteran, Rowena Suthers.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Commando helicopters come through harsh Arctic training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out a load lifting exercise as part of their arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as Clockwork provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows CHF personal in a 'Arctic huddle' as a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 comes into land during a recent FOBEX.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows two CHF Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopters operating from Bardufoss airport during a recent FOBEX.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows CHF personal in a 'Arctic huddle' as a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 comes into land during a recenet FOBEX.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows a Hagglund BV206D all terrain track vehicle operating in the training grounds around Bardufoss, Norway during a recent CHF FOBEX.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows two Sea King Mk4 aircraft on the ground at a CHF FOB as two Lynx Mk7 aircraft come into land.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise ClockworkCombined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Lynx Mk7 helicopter coming into land next to a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 Helicopter during a recent FOBEX
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 preparing to land at a FOB site as engineers from CHF wait in a 'Arctic huddle'.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Engineers from Commando Helicopter Force load stores and equipment onboard a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter during a recent FOBEX.
- Combined Helicopter Force Operating In Exercise Clockwork
  
  Naval personal from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) take part in a forward operating base exercise (FOBEX) in preparation for Exercise Cold Response which takes place in the middle of March in Northern Norway. Two hundred naval personal from CHF are currently stationed at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) training base Bardufoss, Norway. The JHC base known as âClockworkâ provides survival and operational training and support facilities to enable aviation capable unitâs arms to survive, operate and fight in extreme C2 environments. Photograph shows Naval personal from CHF loading onto a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter during a recent FOBEX.
- Scram book presentation
- Scram book presentation
- Scram book presentation
- Special deliveries for Junglies in Afghanistan
  
  Jill Love (top), Samantha Chatfield (middle), with (L to R) CPO Justin Blackford, Cpl Daniel Hall RM & PO Marc Jones
- Elements of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) arrive on HMS Illustrious
  
  Flight Deck Operations HMS ILLUSTRIOUS is currently operating off the coast of Norway taking part in Exercise Cold Response. On the morning of 10th March 2012 aircraft from the ship transferred stores and personnel between HMS ILLUSTRIOUS and HMS BULWARK, anchored nearby. An LCU (Landing Craft Utility) from HMS BULWARK was also used for the transfer of stores and personnel.
- Elements of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) arrive on HMS Illustrious
  
  Flight Deck Operations HMS ILLUSTRIOUS is currently operating off the coast of Norway taking part in Exercise Cold Response. On the morning of 10th March 2012 aircraft from the ship transferred stores and personnel between HMS ILLUSTRIOUS and HMS BULWARK, anchored nearby. An LCU (Landing Craft Utility) from HMS BULWARK was also used for the transfer of stores and personnel.
- Elements of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) arrive on HMS Illustrious
  
  Elements of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) arrives on HMS ILLUSTRIOUS Today 6 March 2012 Elements of CHF arrived by Sea King on HMS ILLUSTRIOUS. They will be taking part in Exercise Cold Response to gain valuable experience in working in cold environments
- Elements of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) arrive on HMS Illustrious
  
  Elements of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) arrives on HMS ILLUSTRIOUS Today 6 March 2012 Elements of CHF arrived by Sea King on HMS ILLUSTRIOUS. They will be taking part in Exercise Cold Response to gain valuable experience in working in cold environments
- Elements of Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) arrive on HMS Illustrious
  
  Flight Deck Operations HMS ILLUSTRIOUS is currently operating off the coast of Norway taking part in Exercise Cold Response. On the morning of 10th March 2012 aircraft from the ship transferred stores and personnel between HMS ILLUSTRIOUS and HMS BULWARK, anchored nearby. An LCU (Landing Craft Utility) from HMS BULWARK was also used for the transfer of stores and personnel.
- CHF
  
  Members of the Armed Forces Parlimentary Scheme (AFPS) visiting RNAS Yeovilton. During their visit they met Royal Naval Personnel and viewed a Sea King Mk4 from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) and a Lynx Helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron. Please Credit: LA(Phot) AJ Macleod
- CHF
  
  Members of the Armed Forces Parlimentary Scheme (AFPS) visiting RNAS Yeovilton. During their visit they met Royal Naval Personnel and viewed a Sea King Mk4 from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) and a Lynx Helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron.Please Credit: LA(Phot) AJ Macleod
- Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway.
- Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway.
- Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway.
- Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway.
- Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway.
- Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter pilots and aircrews from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) carry out Arctic flying training, the training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) base near Bardufoss, Norway.
- CincFleet Receives Warm Reception In The Arctic
  
  Admiral Zambellas (Left) walking out onto the flight line at Bardufoss airfield.
- CincFleet Receives Warm Reception In The Arctic
  
  Admiral Zambellas (Left) at the controls of a CHF Sea King Mk4 helicopter during a flight over the Bardufoss training areas.
- CincFleet Receives Warm Reception In The Arctic
  
  Captain Matt Briers RN Commanding Officer CHF (Right) having lunch in a survival shelter with CINCFLEET (2nd from the right) during the Admirals tour of JHC Clockwork.
- Periscope capability for CHF
  
  Photograph shows from left to right LT Matthew Price RN, LT Mike Howarth RN and LT CDR Brian Dobson RN submariners working with Commando Helicopter Force headquarters testing a dummy periscope in the back of a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter
- CPO Neil Copeland admires the work of Vector Aerospace [Photo: Francis Stothard/Western Daily Press]
- CPO Neil Copeland in repaired ZA 298 [Photo: Francis Stothard/Western Daily Press]
- The damaged Sea King in Afghanistan
- The damaged Sea King in Afghanistan
- Natalie preparing for a mission on 846 Naval Air Squadron
- Natalie being presented with her Wings by Rear Admiral Cunningham
- Rescue Team LtoR: Major West RM, Cpl Mark Haffenden RM Lt Cdr Neil Davidson RN (Aircraft Captain), C/Sgt Shane Knight RM
- Sea Kings Mk4 leave Afghanistan
  
  The Royal Navyâs Commando Sea King helicopters completed their final mission in Afghanistan on 30th September 2011 and are now returning to the UK to prepare for further contingency operations and convert to the newer and more capable Merlin helicopter. The helicopters, crews and engineers of 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons who are normally based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, have been deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Herrick since 2007. With the venerable Sea King MK4 due to be withdrawn from military service in 2016, the Royal Navy has withdrawn its small number of Commando Sea King MK4 helicopters from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan to be returned to the UK. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter being towed from the flight line to the cargo handling facility at Camp Bastion, were it will be loaded onboard a Royal Air Force C17 transport plane for its onward journey back to the United Kingdom.
- Sea Kings Mk4 leave Afghanistan
  
  The Royal Navyâs Commando Sea King helicopters completed their final mission in Afghanistan on 30th September 2011 and are now returning to the UK to prepare for further contingency operations and convert to the newer and more capable Merlin helicopter. The helicopters, crews and engineers of 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons who are normally based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, have been deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Herrick since 2007. With the venerable Sea King MK4 due to be withdrawn from military service in 2016, the Royal Navy has withdrawn its small number of Commando Sea King MK4 helicopters from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan to be returned to the UK. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter being loaded onto a Royal Air Force C17 transport plane for its journey back to the United Kingdom
- Sea Kings Mk4 leave Afghanistan
  
  The Royal Navyâs Commando Sea King helicopters completed their final mission in Afghanistan on 30th September 2011 and are now returning to the UK to prepare for further contingency operations and convert to the newer and more capable Merlin helicopter. The helicopters, crews and engineers of 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons who are normally based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, have been deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Herrick since 2007. With the venerable Sea King MK4 due to be withdrawn from military service in 2016, the Royal Navy has withdrawn its small number of Commando Sea King MK4 helicopters from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan to be returned to the UK. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter being loaded onto a Royal Air Force C17 transport plane for its journey back to the United Kingdom
- CHF personnel in Wootton Bassett March Past
  
  CHF in Wootton Basset. CHF representing the Royal Navy in the Letters Patent parade alongside the other services.
- ISAF personnel from 20 Armoued Brigade and 3 Commando Brigade boarding a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 Helicopter at the passenger handling facillity at Camp Bastion
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopters from 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons normaly based with Commando Helicopter Force at the Royal Naval Air Staion Yeovilton in Somerset, flying as part of the Joint Helicopter Force Afghanistan in support of current operations in Afghanistan. Photograph shows ISAF personnel from 20 Armoued Brigade and 3 Commando Brigade boarding a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 Helicopter at the passenger handling facillity at Camp Bastion
- Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 Helicopter above Camp Bastion Helmand Province Afghanistan
  
  Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopters from 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons normaly based with Commando Helicopter Force at the Royal Naval Air Staion Yeovilton in Somerset, flying as part of the Joint Helicopter Force Afghanistan in support of current operations in Afghanistan. Photograph shows a Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 Helicopter above Camp Bastion Helmand Province Afghanistan
- One of the last flights of the SeaKing in Afganistan took place today over Mount Juno, Just outside Camp Bastion.
  
  Photographer - Sgt Steve Blake RLC (Army Photographer) - Combat Camera Team, Operation Herrick 15 Images of one of the last flights of the SeaKing in Afganistan took place today over Mount Juno, Just outside Camp Bastion. The SeaKing is being re-tasked to the Royal Air Force in the next few months, where they will use the aircraft in its new role. NOTE TO DESKS: MoD release authorised handout images. All images remain crown copyright. Photo credit to read - Sergeant Steve Blake RLC (Phot) Email: steveblake@mediaops.army.mod.uk richardwatt@mediaops.army.mod.uk shanewilkinson@mediaops.army.mod.uk Steve Blake - 07901 590150 Richard Watt - 07836 515306 Shane Wilkinson - 07901 590723
- One of the last flights of the SeaKing in Afganistan took place today over Mount Juno, Just outside Camp Bastion.
  
  Photographer - Sgt Steve Blake RLC (Army Photographer) - Combat Camera Team, Operation Herrick 15 Images of one of the last flights of the SeaKing in Afganistan took place today over Mount Juno, Just outside Camp Bastion. The SeaKing is being re-tasked to the Royal Air Force in the next few months, where they will use the aircraft in its new role. NOTE TO DESKS: MoD release authorised handout images. All images remain crown copyright. Photo credit to read - Sergeant Steve Blake RLC (Phot) Email: steveblake@mediaops.army.mod.uk richardwatt@mediaops.army.mod.uk shanewilkinson@mediaops.army.mod.uk Steve Blake - 07901 590150 Richard Watt - 07836 515306 Shane Wilkinson - 07901 590723
- Naval Officers ready for gruelling Sahara Marathon
- Lt Cdr Birchall and Lt Cdr Milne ready for the challenge
  
  Royal Navy Marathon Team A Royal Navy Marathon team comprising of two RN Pilots are competing in the Marathon Des Sables, Marathon of the Sands, a 250Km 7 day race across the Sahara Desert during April 2012. The duo will be raising money for the Childrens Trust. *** Local Caption *** Lt Cdr James Birchall Lt Cdr Andre Milne
- Lt Cdr Birchall and Lt Cdr Milne leap out of a Sea king Helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force
  
  Royal Navy Marathon Team A Royal Navy Marathon team comprising of two RN Pilots are competing in the Marathon Des Sables, Marathon of the Sands, a 250Km 7 day race across the Sahara Desert during April 2012. The duo will be raising money for the Childrens Trust. *** Local Caption *** Lt Cdr James Birchall Lt Cdr Andre Milne
- CHF personnel marching down the Mall to the grounds of Clarence House.
- Prince Charles presents CPO Harvey with his medal.
- Prince Charles chats with Lt Crawford
- Capt Matt Briers CO CHF escorts HRH from the medals presentation