RNAS Yeovilton

A recent concert at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton by the HMS Heron Volunteer Band raised over £1000 for the Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust (WRNS BT).

Two officers from the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton have been recognised for there outstanding achievements and awarded OBE’s in the New Years Honours List.

The Commando Sea King Course 01/09 graduated from 848 Naval air Squadron on the 17th Dec 09. Their Wings were awarded by the Commander Joint Helicopter Command..

New Zealand All Blacks Captain and International Rugby Board Player of the Year for 2009, Richie McCaw paid a visit to the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, to mentor some young Rugby talent from the local area.

In the two years that the Royal Navy Sea Kings have been flying over Afghanistan the crews have taken their helicopters into treacherous environments and have often encountered stiff resistance from insurgents.

It's a long way from their natural stomping grounds over the world's oceans but after two years of successful service in Afghanistan Royal Navy Sea Kings are showing they are more than at home in the hot and dusty conditions of Helmand province.

Two recent fundraising events at HMS Heron have seen nearly £1000 raised for Help for Heroes by personnel at the establishment.

Despite driving rain, Richie McCaw, captain of the All Blacks and IRB Player of 2009 made a visit to RNAS Yeovilton to deliver a once in a lifetime coaching session to coaches, officials and players from the Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU), the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Somerset RFU and Yeovil College Sports Academy.