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820 Naval Air Squadron

820 NAS is the dedicated helicopter squadron for HMS Queen Elizabeth: the Royal Navy’s awe-inspiring new breed of aircraft carrier.

820 Naval Air Squadron is currently on deployment

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The Carrier Strike Group is our nation's spearhead. The role of the Carrier Strike Group is to act as a self-contained force that can work independently or as part of wider operations.

Commanding Officer

Commander Ian Varley

Ian Varley joined the Royal Navy in 1988 as a General List Seaman Officer under the University Cadetship Entry scheme, he has seen operational service in Kosovo, the Gulf and the Horn of Africa.

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820 Naval Air Squadron's role

The primary warfighting role of 820 Naval Air Squadron is the seeking out and destruction of enemy submarines – although the Merlin’s versatility means that the unit is capable of performing any number of duties, from all-weather search and rescue operations to transporting cargo and troops.

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