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814 Naval Air Squadron
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814 Naval Air Squadron

Known throughout the Royal Navy as the ‘Flying Tigers’ due to their distinctive badge, 814 Naval Air Squadron use the fearsome Merlin helicopter to conduct anti-submarine warfare from the skies.

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Role

Led by Commander Amy Gaunt and maintained in a constant state of high readiness, 814 Naval Air Squadron uses the Merlin Mk2 anti-submarine helicopter to protect the Fleet from surface and sub-surface threats and to support maritime security operations.

This versatile squadron – known as the ‘Flying Tigers’ – also aids in search-and-rescue missions and the transportation of stores, equipment and personnel. In March 2018, the Flying Tigers merged with 829 NAS to become the Royal Navy’s largest ever Merlin Mk2 squadron.

 

Merlin helicopter

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