RNAS Culdrose

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Culdrose 3 amigos set for charity cycle challenge

Commanding Officer bags MBE

Lt Cdr Geoff Hayward (L) handing over to Lt Cdr Sparky Gill in Afghanistan

Commanding Officer bags MBE

Sea King Mk 7 ASaC over Afghanistan

Commanding Officer bags MBE

A Culdrose Aviator has been made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2013. Lieutenant Commander Geoff Hayward RN [45] has been awarded the MBE for his service when he was the Commanding Officer of 857 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose between 2010 and 2012.

Commanding Officer bags MBE

A Culdrose Aviator has been made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2013. Lieutenant Commander Geoff Hayward RN [45] has been awarded the MBE for his service when he was the Commanding Officer of 857 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose between 2010 and 2012.

Safe in their hands

NA2 (AH) Paul Quick sharing a joke with Commander Flying Culdrose Cdr Peter Munro-Lott

Safe in their hands

Naval Airman Qualifying Course 01-12. RNAS Culdrose

Safe in their hands

Naval Airman Qualifying Course 01-12 marching off parade

Safe in their hands

Naval Airman Qualifying Course 01-12

Safe in their hands

Naval Airman from the course chatting with Chaplain Tim Wilkinson

Safe in their hands

NA 2 (AH) Adam Beasley receiving the Peter Veevers Trophy for best student on the Fire Fighting phase, from Cdr Peter Munro -Lott

Entente-cordiale reaches a new high level

Entente-cordiale reaches a new high level

Entente-cordiale reaches a new high level

Entente-cordiale reaches a new high level

Entente-cordiale reaches a new high level

849 on Exercise in France Images taken on a french exercise involving 849 Naval air Squadrom from RNAS Culdrose. Images taken by Mr Pete Wooldridge

Entente-cordiale reaches a new high level

849 on Exercise in France Images taken on a french exercise involving 849 Naval air Squadrom from RNAS Culdrose. Images taken by Mr Pete Wooldridge

Entente-cordiale reaches a new high level

849 on Exercise in France Images taken on a french exercise involving 849 Naval air Squadrom from RNAS Culdrose. Images taken by Mr Pete Wooldridge

British Aerospace Hawk T1 Jet of 736 NAS at RNAS Culdrose

British Aerospace Hawk T1 Jet of 736 NAS at RNAS Culdrose

Lt Cdr Tim Taylor, (Left) being congratulated by 736 NAS Chief Pilot Nigel Wharmby

Lt Cdr Tim Taylor, (Left) being congratulated by 736 NAS Chief Pilot Nigel Wharmby

HMS Seahawk field gun crew so close yet so far

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;HMS Seahawk Field Gun Crew run a warm up heat

HMS Seahawk field gun crew so close yet so far

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk Crew march pass

HMS Seahawk field gun crew so close yet so far

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk wheel change drill

HMS Seahawk field gun crew so close yet so far

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk crew Field Gun 2013

HMS Seahawk field gun crew so close yet so far

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk, well placed in the final

HMS Seahawk field gun crew so close yet so far

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; HMS Seahawk crew Field Gun 2013

D-Day for Culdrose Airman

Lt Cdr Moffatt - 6000 flying hours Lt Cdr Moffatt receives congratulations from colleagues and the Commanding Officer at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose on the accumulation of his 6000 flying hours. Standing in front of one of 814 Naval Air Squadrons 'flying tigers' Merlin aircraft Lt Cdr Moffatt holds his celebratory cake. Images taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron

D-Day for Culdrose Airman

Lt Cdr Moffatt - 6000 flying hours Lt Cdr Moffatt receives congratulations from colleagues and the Commanding Officer at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose on the accumulation of his 6000 flying hours. Standing in front of one of 814 Naval Air Squadrons 'flying tigers' Merlin aircraft Lt Cdr Moffatt holds his celebratory cake. Images taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron

Eltham College graduate trains to fly

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;Eltham College graduate trains to fly with the Royal Navy

Culdrose trainees help Cornish conservation

Mad Mongolian rally crew set-ready to go

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Lt Will Scown, CPO Adam Marshall & Lt Jon Ford with their “Rally-Car”, complete with Fist.

Mad Mongolian rally crew set-ready to go

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Marshall, Scown & Ford

Mad Mongolian rally crew set-ready to go

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Marshall, Scown & Ford

Mad Mongolian rally crew set-ready to go

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Scown, Marshall & Ford, Set-Ready to go

Mad Mongolian rally crew set-ready to go

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Marshall, Ford & Scown

Battle of the Atlantic Liverpool flypast

Battle of the Atlantic flypast in Liverpool

Battle of the Atlantic Liverpool flypast

Battle of the Atlantic flypast in Liverpool

Battle of the Atlantic Liverpool flypast

Battle of the Atlantic flypast in Liverpool

Battle of the Atlantic Liverpool flypast

Battle of the Atlantic flypast in Liverpool

Battle of the Atlantic Liverpool flypast

Battle of the Atlantic flypast in Liverpool

Battle of the Atlantic Liverpool flypast

Battle of the Atlantic flypast in Liverpool

Navy footballer wins FA award for Cornwall

Navy footballer wins FA award for Cornwall

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk Final Public Run

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; HMS Seahawk Field Gun

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; HMS Seahawk Field Gun

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; HMS Seahawk Field Gun

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; HMS Seahawk Field Gun

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk Final Public Run

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk Ready to get to Grips!

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Seahawk Firing off

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; HMS Seahawk Field Gun & Merlin Culdrose

Seahawks raring to get to grips!

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;HMS Seahawk Field Gun Crew 2013

Children connect with the Royal Navy at Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Leading Physical Trainer Leah Ravuoco taking circuits with the Children

Children connect with the Royal Navy at Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; LPTI Leah Ravuoco taking circuits with the Children

Children connect with the Royal Navy at Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; St Erth Community School in the Gym

Children connect with the Royal Navy at Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Petty Officer Austin Power showing the children a Helicopter gear box

Children connect with the Royal Navy at Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Petty Officer Austin Power showing the Aircrew clothing

Children connect with the Royal Navy at Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; St Erth Community School and Staff with Culdrose Engineering staff

Children connect with the Royal Navy at Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Culdrose Fireman, Naval Airman Amron Creese and Children

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

HMS Eagle flight deck with Wyverns 1956

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Capt Howard DSC and Commander Nick Gibbons CO 824 NAS look over a Merlin 2

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Capt Howard DSC and crew from 824 NAS

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Sue Pooley and Capt Howard DSC looking through press cuttings from his time at Culdrose

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;Capt Garratt CO RNAS Culdrose and Sue Pooley his daughter

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

Vyvyan Howard, then Sub Lieutenant, Moments after capture following the Kirkenes raid 1941. Central, right of German holding his Ma-west life jacket.

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

Busy flight deck of HMS Eagle 1956

Fleet Air Arm veteran returns to a changed Culdrose

HMS Eagle’s flight deck with Seahawks and Wyverns

Trainee of the term joins Flying Tigers

LA(Phot) Martin Carney; 814 Merlin over the Lizard

Trainee of the term joins Flying Tigers

814 NAS Merlin’s at RNAS Yeovilton

Trainee of the term joins Flying Tigers

LA(PHOT) Sahra Richards; AET Murray Jones

Trainee of the term joins Flying Tigers

AET Jones - Trainee of the TermAir Engineer Technician Jones situated by a Merlin helicopter at 814 Naval Air Squadron. AET Jones was awarded the Trainee of the Term award on completion of his phase two training.Images taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron *** Local Caption *** Model Consent Held

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Culdrose

Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II paid a quick visit to RNAS Culdrose before boarding her jet back to London. The Queen and Prince Philip had spent the day visiting St Ives and St Michaels mount after arriving in Cornwall on board her Jubilee train but to return to London she opted for a private aircraft. The use of the airfield at Royal naval Air Station Culdrose was granted for her majesty to depart. Image shows Capt Garratt greeting the Queen. Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall looks on. Image taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Culdrose

Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II paid a quick visit to RNAS Culdrose before boarding her jet back to London. The Queen and Prince Philip had spent the day visiting St Ives and St Michaels mount after arriving in Cornwall on board her Jubilee train but to return to London she opted for a private aircraft. The use of the airfield at Royal naval Air Station Culdrose was granted for her majesty to depart. Images taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Culdrose

Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II paid a quick visit to RNAS Culdrose before boarding her jet back to London. The Queen and Prince Philip had spent the day visiting St Ives and St Michaels mount after arriving in Cornwall on board her Jubilee train but to return to London she opted for a private aircraft. The use of the airfield at Royal naval Air Station Culdrose was granted for her majesty to depart. Image shows Captain Mark Garratt and the Queen. Images taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Culdrose

Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II paid a quick visit to RNAS Culdrose before boarding her jet back to London. The Queen and Prince Philip had spent the day visiting St Ives and St Michaels mount after arriving in Cornwall on board her Jubilee train but to return to London she opted for a private aircraft. The use of the airfield at Royal naval Air Station Culdrose was granted for her majesty to depart. Image shows Captain Mark Garratt with the Queen and Prince Philip. Images taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Culdrose

Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II paid a quick visit to RNAS Culdrose before boarding her jet back to London. The Queen and Prince Philip had spent the day visiting St Ives and St Michaels mount after arriving in Cornwall on board her Jubilee train but to return to London she opted for a private aircraft. The use of the airfield at Royal naval Air Station Culdrose was granted for her majesty to depart. Image shows Captain Mark Garratt CO RNAS Culdrose and the Queen. Images taken by LPHOT Abbie Herron

Battle of Atlantic London flypast

Fleet Air Arm Fly past over London

Battle of Atlantic London flypast

Fleet Air Arm Fly past over London. Today’s Helicopters

Battle of Atlantic London flypast

771 Search & Rescue and CHF Sea Kings prior to the Fly past

Battle of Atlantic London flypast

Royal Navy Historic Flight Swordfish over London leading the FAA Flypast

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

829 fire the M3M from the Merlin Mk1

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

Culdrose theatre club scoops top awards

The nautical adventures of William bear

William Bear at the beach Cornwall

The nautical adventures of William bear

William Bear at St Michaels Mount

The nautical adventures of William bear

William Bear on deployment with HMS Bulwark

The nautical adventures of William bear

Lt Mark Taylor, Michelle Emerson with her children Isaac and Hannah

A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

Photographer - Corporal Andy Reddy RLC; A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

Photographer - Corporal Andy Reddy RLC; A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

Photographer - Corporal Andy Reddy RLC; A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

Photographer - Corporal Andy Reddy RLC; A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

Photographer - Corporal Andy Reddy RLC; A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

Photographer - Corporal Andy Reddy RLC; A Challenging Ten Tors for 2013

Culdrose dances on Flora day

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;Helston Flora Day 2013 Town Band

Culdrose dances on Flora day

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;Flora Day Captain Garratt, (Centre) of CO RNAS Culdrose dancing during Flora day 2013

Culdrose dances on Flora day

L9Phot) Abbie Herron;Flora Day Captain Garratt, (Centre) of CO RNAS Culdrose dancing during Flora day 2013

Culdrose dances on Flora day

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Flora Day 2013 Culdrose personnel dance along the Ancient Streets of Helston Cornwall

Brothers In arms

L(Phot) Abbie Herron

Brothers in arms

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;L to R; Luke, Shane and Dean Retallack HMS Seahawk Field Gun crew

Brothers in arms

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;L to R; Luke, Dean and Shane Retallack HMS Seahawk Field Gun crew

Brothers in arms

L9Phot Abbie Herron);Retallack Brothers & HMS Seahawk Brickwoods Field Gun Crew

Culdrose Helitots raise a smile!

Helitots Nursery at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose held a cake sale for “Raise a Smile Week”, which has bolstered the funds for the Children’s Hospice South West by over £168. Some of the Helitots with their smiley faces

Culdrose Helitots raise a smile!

Helitots Nursery at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose held a cake sale for “Raise a Smile Week”, which has bolstered the funds for the Children’s Hospice South West by over £168.

Culdrose Helitots raise a smile!

Helitots Nursery at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose held a cake sale for “Raise a Smile Week”, which has bolstered the funds for the Children’s Hospice South West by over £168.

Culdrose Helitots raise a smile!

Helitots Nursery at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose held a cake sale for “Raise a Smile Week”, which has bolstered the funds for the Children’s Hospice South West by over £168. Culdrose Aircrew, Sailors like Cakes!

Culdrose Helitots raise a smile!

Helitots Nursery at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose held a cake sale for “Raise a Smile Week”, which has bolstered the funds for the Children’s Hospice South West by over £168. Pictured here is Steph Richards, Helitots Manager, selling cakes to Culdrose Aircrew

Culdrose Helitots raise a smile!

Helitots Nursery at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose held a cake sale for “Raise a Smile Week”, which has bolstered the funds for the Children’s Hospice South West by over £168. L to R, Jason Bell, Sam Zdrenka and Hannah Mitchell at the Cake Sale

Navy Sea Kings reach MAA milestone

Capt Mark Garratt, Commanding Officer of RNAS Culdrose and Mr Peter Young from the MAA. Photo taken by L(Phot) Abbie Herron

Navy Sea Kings reach MAA milestone

Capt Mark Garratt, Commanding Officer of RNAS Culdrose and Mr Peter Young from the MAA. Photo taken by L(Phot) Abbie Herron

Culdrose reservist, Steve Houghton, on an African adventure

Steve and children

Culdrose reservist, Steve Houghton, on an African adventure

Culdrose reservist, Steve Houghton, on an African adventure

Steve teaching

Culdrose reservist, Steve Houghton, on an African adventure

Culdrose reservist, Steve Houghton, on an African adventure

Culdrose reservist, Steve Houghton, on an African adventure

Culdrose reservist, Steve Houghton, on an African adventure

C4L Cse at the School of Flight deck Operations

L(Phot) Abbie Herron;Cse at the School of Flight deck Operations

Commander John Lea and his Student

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Commander John Lea and his student

Commander John Lea, centre during Stretcher race

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Commander John Lea, centre during stretcher race

Stretcher race

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Strecher Race

Students at the School of Flight deck operations

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Students at the School of Flight deck operations

Students being taught Casualty handling

L(Phot) Abbie Herron; Students being taught Casualty handling

Culdrose answers a cry for help

Photographer L(Phot) Abbie Herron; PO Dan Lockey, Leon and Sylvia Pezzack, CPO Richie Hackett & Warrant Officer Steve Cass presenting the Cheque.

New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron - Captain Entwisle and Culdrose Personnel

New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron - Captain Entwisle departs in a combined harvester

New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron - Captain Entwisle boards a combined harvester

New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron - Combine Harvester at RNAS Culdrose

New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron - Combine Harvester at RNAS Culdrose

New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron - Left: New CO Capt Garratt Right: Capt Entwisle

New Commanding Officer at RNAS Culdrose

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron - Captain Garratt

Warrant Officer First Class in a class of his own

Photographer LA(PHOT) Dave Sterratt; Base Warrant Officer Steve Cass

Warrant Officer First Class in a class of his own

Steve Cass Gig Rowing

A Culdrose man raises money for “guide dogs for the blind”

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron:Nigel Creed Brighton Marathon

Nigel Creed Brighton Marathon

A Culdrose man raises money for “guide dogs for the blind”

Photographed by L(Phot) Abbie Herron: Nigel Creed RNAS Culdrose

Camborne Pupils Learn About Navy Flying

Camborne Pupils Learn About Navy Flying

HMS Seahawk Gliding Club Has Frozen Spring Lamb Over Easter

HMS Seahawk Gliding Club Has Frozen Spring Lamb Over Easter

HMS Seahawk Gliding Club Has Frozen Spring Lamb Over Easter

HMS Seahawk Gliding Club Has Frozen Spring Lamb Over Easter

HMS Seahawk Gliding Club Has Frozen Spring Lamb Over Easter

HMS Seahawk Gliding Club Has Frozen Spring Lamb Over Easter

Shelterbox training at RNAS Culdrose

Shelterbox training at RNAS Culdrose

Shelterbox training at RNAS Culdrose

Red Nose Day at RNAS Culdrose

Red Nose Day - PMO Busking: The Principal Medical Officer Surgeon Commander Bowie busks in the Wardroom to raise money for Comic Relief.

RNAS Culdrose

Winners of the Bambara Flight Safety trophy

RNAS Culdrose

First Sea Lord pays farewell visit to Culdrose

Chief Aircrewman Lee Eliot of 824 NAS shows the New Merlin 2 Facility to retiring 1st Sea Lord, Admiral Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC

First Sea Lord pays farewell visit to Culdrose

Retiring 1st Sea Lord, Admiral Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC, briefing RNAS Culdrose personnel

First Sea Lord pays farewell visit to Culdrose

Corporal Justin Morgan RM, aircrewman on 771 NAS explains the Infra Red camera to retiring First Sea Lord, Admiral Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC

Merlins on NATO exercise in the Mediterranean

Merlin helicopters from 829 and 814 NAS on exercise with NATO in the Mediterranean

Merlins on NATO exercise in the Mediterranean

Merlin helicopters from 829 and 814 NAS on exercise with NATO in the Mediterranean

Merlins on NATO exercise in the Mediterranean

Merlin helicopters from 829 and 814 NAS on exercise with NATO in the Mediterranean

Merlin prepares to weave its magic in massive Mediterranean sub hunt

Merlin Conducts Torpedo Drop 04/07/2010 HMS ARK ROYAL, the current R2 Strike Carrier is currently deployed on the Auriga 10 deployment which will see the Portsmouth based Carrier spearheading a Task Group under the command & Control of Commander UK Carrier Strike Group (COMUKCSG) Commodore Simon Ancona. The Task Group is Operating off the Eastern Seaboard of the USA & Canada. Port visits include Norfolk, Mayport, Halifax & Port Canaveral, before the Fleets Flagship return to Portsmouth on 14th August 2010. ARK is currently at sea. Embarked in ARK ROYAL are 1(F) Squadron RAF and a Tailored Air Group (TAG) of 6 GR9’s, 2 x Marlins’ from 814NAS, 2 x Sea Kings’ from 849NAS and 2 x Lynx from 815NAS, 212 Flt. Image is taken whilst a Merlin from 814NAS conducted a Training Variant Torpedo (TVT) drop. Seen here is a Merlin of 814NAS with the TVT in place. Ark can be seen in the background Please Credit Image to Gregg Macready RN Photographer. HMS ARK ROYAL

Merlin prepares to weave its magic in massive Mediterranean sub hunt

Merlin Conducts Torpedo Drop 04/07/2010 HMS ARK ROYAL, the current R2 Strike Carrier is currently deployed on the Auriga 10 deployment which will see the Portsmouth based Carrier spearheading a Task Group under the command & Control of Commander UK Carrier Strike Group (COMUKCSG) Commodore Simon Ancona. The Task Group is Operating off the Eastern Seaboard of the USA & Canada. Port visits include Norfolk, Mayport, Halifax & Port Canaveral, before the Fleets Flagship return to Portsmouth on 14th August 2010. ARK is currently at sea. Embarked in ARK ROYAL are 1(F) Squadron RAF and a Tailored Air Group (TAG) of 6 GR9’s, 2 x Marlins’ from 814NAS, 2 x Sea Kings’ from 849NAS and 2 x Lynx from 815NAS, 212 Flt. Image is taken whilst a Merlin from 814NAS conducted a Training Variant Torpedo (TVT) drop. Please Credit Image to Gregg Macready RN Photographer. HMS ARK ROYAL

Merlin prepares to weave its magic in massive Mediterranean sub hunt

Merlin prepares to weave its magic in massive Mediterranean sub hunt

First breed of next-generation observers complete training in new Avenger aircraft

Inside the Avenger

First breed of next-generation observers complete training in new Avenger aircraft

King Air Avenger aircraft

First breed of next-generation observers complete training in new Avenger aircraft

Lts Keith Webb and Mark Finnie (both aged 27), 26-year-old Sub Lt Tom ‘Tug’ Wilson and Lt Alan ‘AJ’ McInnes (28)

First breed of next-generation observers complete training in new Avenger aircraft

HOMETOWN STORIES AND PR FOR THE FIRST AVENGERS COURSEPRESS RELEASE AND WORDS TO FOLLOW

First breed of next-generation observers complete training in new Avenger aircraft

King Air Avenger Aircraft

Award puts AET top of the ranks

AET Thomas Baker

Breathing For The First Time At Culdrose

Four students successfully completed the first Breathing Apparatus Instructors (BAI) course which was held at the Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations (RNSFDO). Normally held at RAF Manston in Kent, this course was a pilot course for Culdrose and it was so successful that it is hoped that more will follow.

Air Station ‘Tache Off’ for Movember 2012

CPO Ian Bailey, The Winner of the 'Tache Off' LPT Mark Yates and LPT Jonny Platt.

Air Station ‘Tache Off’ for Movember 2012

Surgeon Commander Alan Barries having a close shave by the harbour barber whilst being interviewed BBC Cornwall's DJ Debbie.

Air Station ‘Tache Off’ for Movember 2012

The ladies of the medical center entering into the movember spirit!

Air Station ‘Tache Off’ for Movember 2012

Naval Personnel from RNAS Culdrose were today allowed to experience life with a moustache – something that would normally break the Naval Discipline Act.Whilst the rest of the country has been growing moustaches for ‘Movember’, Culdrose personnel, in accordance with the Naval Discipline Act, have had to grow a ‘full set’ (a full beard). However, on 29th November, for one day only, the Helston based sailors have been allowed to experience life with a moustache. Personnel from all Squadrons and training units have taken part, some experiencing greater levels of success than others. Their facial hair growing efforts were judged today in a big ‘Tache Off’. Image shows aircrew from 849 Sqn Lt cdr Rich Lewis, Lt Cdr A J Hill, Lt Simon Schnetler, Lt Dave Anderson, Lt Kev Harper.Movember Tache OffNaval Personnel from RNAS Culdrose were today allowed to experience life with a moustache – something that would normally break the Naval Discipline Act.Whilst the rest of the country has been growing moustaches for ‘Movember’, Culdrose personnel, in accordance with the Naval Discipline Act, have had to grow a ‘full set’ (a full beard). However, on 29th November, for one day only, the Helston based sailors have been allowed to experience life with a moustache. Personnel from all Squadrons and training units have taken part, some experiencing greater levels of success than others. Their facial hair growing efforts were judged today in a big ‘Tache Off’.

Culdrose Students Help National Trust

L to R: Lt Keith Webb, Lt Mark Finnie, S/Lt ‘Tug’ Wilson and Lt ‘AJ’ McInnes.

HMS Seahawk Volunteer Band leads the march past.

Ceremony for Admiral Lord Nelson in Madron A ceremony was held to remember when the first news of Admiral Lord Nelsons death reached England. The ceremony is held in Madron not far from were British first heard the news. Image shows HMS Seahawk volunteer band lead teh parade.

1. Captain William Entwisle takes the salute

Ceremony for Admiral Lord Nelson in Madron A ceremony was held to remember when the first news of Admiral Lord Nelsons death reached England. The ceremony is held in Madron not far from were British first heard the news. Image show Capt Entwistle taking the salute from HMS Seahawk guard.

Paramedic Wayne Davey

Paramedic Wayne Davey

Paramedic Wayne Davey

Paramedic Wayne Davey was left with a broken arm and shoulder blade after being cut-up by a school bus

Paramedic Wayne Davey was left with a broken arm and shoulder blade after being cut-up by a school bus

Paramedic Wayne Davey was left with a broken arm and shoulder blade after being cut-up by a school bus

Paramedic Wayne Davey was left with a broken arm and shoulder blade after being cut-up by a school bus

Paramedic Wayne Davey was left with a broken arm and shoulder blade after being cut-up by a school bus

CoAAST Simulation Training Programme

CoAAST Simulation Training Programme

CoAAST Simulation Training Programme

CoAAST Simulation Training Programme

CoAAST Simulation Training Programme

CoAAST Simulation Training Programme

CoAAST Simulation Training Programme

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Culdrose cyclists race miles and raise smiles in epic 3,100 ride across USA

Firefighting exercise at RNAS Culdrose

Firefighting exercise at RNAS Culdrose

Firefighting exercise at RNAS Culdrose

Firefighting exercise at RNAS Culdrose

Senior Rates give heartwarming support

Leon & Sylia Pezzack, the parents of the late Debbie Rendle, and WO Steve Cass

AET Daniel Newsome

Around 17,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen are assisting with Op Olympics, the staging of the 20102 Summer Olympic Games in London. Their main role will be providing stewarding and airport-style security at Olympic venues across the country. They will also be undertaking more specific roles such as bomb disposal teams, maritime policing in Weymouth and along the River Thames as well as air defence from RAF Typhoons and anti-aircraft Rapier missiles.

Leading Air Engineering Technician (LAET) Dave Newbold

Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Dave Prevaskis

Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) Len Phillips

Culdrose Bandmaster helps the new Culdrose Choir out

Culdrose wives choir rehersals at HMS Seahawk church.

Culdrose Bandmaster helps the new Culdrose Choir out

Culdrose wives choir rehersals at HMS Seahawk church.

Proud families at the ceremony

Royal Naval Personnel Pass Into the Fleet Air Arm Fifteen Royal Naval recruits passed out of training and into the Fleet Air Arm today as fully qualified Aircraft Handlers at a ceremony held at the Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations (RNSFDO) at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall. The recruits started their course on 17 October 2011 and during their time at RNSFDO have learned how to safely move aircraft on a ships flight deck and how to fight fires both ashore in domestic and aircraft emergencies and on board Royal Navy ships. While some theory work is carried out in classrooms, the course can be fairly intense at times with some of the practical training being very hard physical work, especially the aircraft fire fighting aspect of the course much of which is carried out at Predannack Airfield on The Lizard. Now, 40 weeks later, these fifteen young men have proudly passed into the Royal Navy watched by their families and friends and the instructors and staff from RNSFDO who have worked with them during their training. In an aircraft hangar at the ‘Dummy Deck’, a training area at Culdrose that is laid out as a mock up of an aircraft carrier flight deck, against a back ground of a Harrier jump jet aircraft and a Naval Fire Fighting Vehicle, the Guest of Honour at the ceremony, Captain Entwisle OBE RN, the Commanding Officer of RNAS Culdrose awarded certificates and badges to the Naval Airmen (NA) and two trophies. The Brian Marsden Memorial Trophy was presented to NA Jake Adams for being the best student on the aircraft handling phase of the course. Pictured- NAQC graduation. A newly qualified Naval Airnman chats with the Commanding Officer during the graduation. Image by- POA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow

Fire fighter training

Fire fighter training

Fire fighter training

Fire fighter training

Fire fighter training

Captain Entwisle addresses the qualifying airmen

Fleet Air Arm personnel in action

Fleet Air Arm personnel in action

Fleet Air Arm personnel in action

Fleet Air Arm personnel in action

Fire fighter training

Fire fighter training

Fire fighter training

Captain Entwisle splices the mainbrace with Leading Aircraft Technician (LAET) (Mechanical) Saup, AB LOGS (CS) Cain and AB LOGS Furd at the Junior rates galley, HMS Seahawk.

Splice the mainbrace Issue of Navy rum to junior ratings at HMS Seahawk, Helston, Cornwall. Some of the Navy rum was issued by HMS Seahawk's Commanding Officer, Royal Navy Captain Entwisle. Pictured- Captain Entwisle splices the mainbrace with AET (Mechanical) Saup, LOGS (CS) Cain and LOGS Furd at the Junior rates galley, HMS Seahawk.

Captain Entwisle splices the mainbrace with Leading Aircraft Technician (LAET) (Mechanical) Saup, AB LOGS (CS) Cain and AB LOGS Furd at the Junior rates galley, HMS Seahawk.

Splice the mainbrace Issue of Navy rum to junior ratings at HMS Seahawk, Helston, Cornwall. Some of the Navy rum was issued by HMS Seahawk's Commanding Officer, Royal Navy Captain Entwisle. Pictured- Captain Entwisle splices the mainbrace with AET (Mechanical) Saup, LOGS (CS) Cain and LOGS Furd at the Junior rates galley, HMS Seahawk.

Splicing the main brace

Splice the mainbrace Issue of Navy rum to junior ratings at HMS Seahawk, Helston, Cornwall. Some of the Navy rum was issued by HMS Seahawk's Commanding Officer, Royal Navy Captain Entwisle. Pictured- Captain Entwisle serves Logs (CS) Furd a tot of rum.

Captain Entwisle splices the mainbrace with Leading Aircraft Technician (LAET) (Mechanical) Saup, AB LOGS (CS) Cain and AB LOGS Furd at the Junior rates galley, HMS Seahawk.

Splice the mainbrace Issue of Navy rum to junior ratings at HMS Seahawk, Helston, Cornwall. Some of the Navy rum was issued by HMS Seahawk's Commanding Officer, Royal Navy Captain Entwisle. Pictured- Captain Entwisle splices the mainbrace with AET (Mechanical) Saup, LOGS (CS) Cain and LOGS Furd at the Junior rates galley, HMS Seahawk.

French flyer says au revoir

French flyer says "Au Revior. English and French collaboration is alive and well in Helston as Commander Fabrice Dehandschoewercker completes a highly successful tour as the first French Merlin Flight Commander. French Naval Attache Captain Yves Le Corre visited RNAS Culdrose recently to say farewell to Commander Dehandschoewercker, who has completed a highly successful four and a half years operating with the Fleet Air Arm. Fabrice said" I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the Royal Navy in a wide range of demanding operational and training flights. I am particularly honoured to have been the first Frenchman to fly front line Merlin from a Royal Navy ship on operational deployment. I look forward to taking that experience back to France so that our Navies can work together even more closely".

French flyer says au revoir

French flyer says "Au Revior. English and French collaboration is alive and well in Helston as Commander Fabrice Dehandschoewercker completes a highly successful tour as the first French Merlin Flight Commander. French Naval Attache Captain Yves Le Corre visited RNAS Culdrose recently to say farewell to Commander Dehandschoewercker, who has completed a highly successful four and a half years operating with the Fleet Air Arm. Fabrice said" I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the Royal Navy in a wide range of demanding operational and training flights. I am particularly honoured to have been the first Frenchman to fly front line Merlin from a Royal Navy ship on operational deployment. I look forward to taking that experience back to France so that our Navies can work together even more closely".

Lt Edwin Cooper takes a break

Lt Edwin Cooper enters the Highlands

The weary traveller pays his respects

The Culdrose Cyclists

The Culdrose Cyclists

The Culdrose Cyclists

The Culdrose Cyclists

Lt Sam Thompson all kitted out for the UK Ironman Triathlon

Lt Sam Thompson Ironman P.R. photo for upcoming Ironman Triathlon (Press release to follow).

Lt Sam Thompson all kitted out for the UK Ironman Triathlon

Lt Sam Thompson Ironman P.R. photo for upcoming Ironman Triathlon (Press release to follow).

Cheque presentation to RMCTF

DA finish line

DA Bike

DA runnin

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Culdrose gives the One Show an Olympic Challenge

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Olympic flame arrives at RNAS Culdrose

Busy period for Culdrose Search and Rescue Squadron

771 Naval Air Squadron take three divers quickly to Derriford hospital for treatment

Busy period for Culdrose Search and Rescue Squadron

771 Naval Air Squadron take three divers quickly to Derriford hospital for treatment

Busy period for Culdrose Search and Rescue Squadron

771 Naval Air Squadron take three divers quickly to Derriford hospital for treatment

Busy period for Culdrose Search and Rescue Squadron

771 Naval Air Squadron take three divers quickly to Derriford hospital for treatment

Busy period for Culdrose Search and Rescue Squadron

771 Naval Air Squadron take three divers quickly to Derriford hospital for treatment

The official handover of the new hanger

Representatives from the architects, builders, RN and Defence Estates join Lt Cdr Chris Trubshaw and Mr Simon Gibb, the Debut Area Project Manager at the official handover

Two of 849 Squadron’s ASaC helicopters

On the Slippery Slope at Culdrose

On the Slippery Slope at Culdrose

On the Slippery Slope at Culdrose

All hail the new King of the air at Culdrose

All hail the new King of the air at Culdrose

All hail the new King of the air at Culdrose

Merlin marks ten years on the front line

A Merlin helicopter from RNAS Culdrose returned on Thursday 7th April 2011 from a 6-week deployment in support of operations off the coast of Libya. 829 Squadron’s 02 Flight is the dedicated flight of HMS Westminster, which was conducting a ceremonial visit to her affiliated city of London at the end of February when she was retasked to sail to the Mediterranean in support of OP Deference and OP Ellamy, the UK’s response to the crisis in Libya. Once in the Operational Theatre, the Flight flew varied missions including patrolling the seas in support of Sea Control Operations, the transfer of vital stores, supplies and personnel between UK warships and long-range missions into Valetta, Malta.

Merlin marks ten years on the front line

824 Carries out High-Line Transfers 25/02/2008Image shows a Merlin Helicopter from 824 Squadron, based out of RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall. The squadron are embarked onboard HMS Ark Royal conducting flight training, during Ex Armatura Borealis 08. The Exercise is being conducted in the Arctic Circle off the coast of Northern Norway. Please credit Image to Gregg Macready, RN Photographer.HMS ARK ROYAL

Merlin marks ten years on the front line

Royal Marine Lance Corporal mans the M3M Machine Gun in a Merlin Mk1 Helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron. He is part of the Maritime Sniper Team (MST), Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (FPGRM) and is seen deployed on OP CAPRI, the Counter-Piracy effort off the Somalian Coast.

Merlin marks ten years on the front line

David Templeman-Adams – Current Chairman of the Cordon Rouge Club, Dee Caffari – Round the world yachtswoman, Polly Murray – Adventurer and TV presenter, Ed Stafford – Adventurer who walked the Amazon, Neil Loughton – Everest mountaineer, Rune Gjeldnes – Polar adventurer

David Templeman-Adams

Royal Navy officers who completed their Operational Flying Training have been presented with a Foundation Degree in Military Aviation Studies from The Open University

Royal Navy officers who completed their Operational Flying Training have been presented with a Foundation Degree in Military Aviation Studies from The Open University

Royal Navy officers who completed their Operational Flying Training have been presented with a Foundation Degree in Military Aviation Studies from The Open University

Royal Navy officers who completed their Operational Flying Training have been presented with a Foundation Degree in Military Aviation Studies from The Open University

Open University Barbican Centre London September 16 20011 PHOTO/MARTIN ELLIOTT 01782385023 Image for Open University copyright M-Eworld PHOTO/MARTIN ELLIOTT 2058 www.m-eworld.com

Royal Navy officers who completed their Operational Flying Training have been presented with a Foundation Degree in Military Aviation Studies from The Open University

Open University Barbican Centre London September 16 20011 PHOTO/MARTIN ELLIOTT 01782385023 Image for Open University copyright M-Eworld PHOTO/MARTIN ELLIOTT 2058 www.m-eworld.com

Robbie Wilson at RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose

Air Station Commander

RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2011

RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2011

RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2011

RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2011

MASF Crest

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS CULDROSE MARKS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

RNAS Culdrose Commanding Officer