The Sea King helicopter comes to the end of its service life with the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) on 31 March 2016 having been taken into service with CHF in 1997.
I had the opportunity to fly with 848 Naval Air Squadron for one last jaunt out of RNAS Yeovilton.
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SMG_6905 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_6897 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_6854 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_6772 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_4375 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_6762 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_6832 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_4332 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
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SMG_4405 copy by Simon Galloway, on Flickr
Hope you enjoy.
Air to Air with 848 Naval Air Squadron.
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Lovely (and poignant) shots, Simon. You've covered it well. It'll be a mighty sad day when the Ol' HC.4s shut down for the last time.
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I like the shots of the Sea King in the air with the sun behind the aircraft.
I was also lucky enough to attend the event, however the position of the aircraft on my sortie did not allow such dramatic shots.
The end of March will be a sad day when 848 stands down their remaining HC4s.
I was also lucky enough to attend the event, however the position of the aircraft on my sortie did not allow such dramatic shots.
The end of March will be a sad day when 848 stands down their remaining HC4s.
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What are the plans for the aircraft after retirement.
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Understood the King of the Junglies (with RPG damaged panels that were removed following an incident in Afghanistan) will be going to the FAA Museum.
The others appear up for disposal.
The others appear up for disposal.
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K213 wrote:I was also lucky enough to attend the event, however the position of the aircraft on my sortie did not allow such dramatic shots
Likewise but you've certainly made good use of the opportunity - the opening shot's a real peach.
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Fabulous shots and great to see gonna miss the junglies though
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The opening shot is stunning