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RFA Arus. RFA Argus trainess Afghan vertran squadron
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RFA Arus. RFA Argus trainess Afghan vertran squadron
RFA Argus trainess Afghan vertran squadron
857 NAS from RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall joined RFA Argus for 2 weeks of flight deck and sea training off the south west coast.
857 NAS have not been to sea as a squadron in over 4 years due to back to back deployments in Afghanistan.
Two seaking mark 5s or better known as
as " Bagger s" joined RFA Argus for the two week training package known as DLT (Deck Landing Training). Nearly 40 percent of the crew had never stepped onto a Naval Warship, which has left going to sea a very new exerience for many.
After the two weeks intensive training, 857 NAS will return to RNAS Culdrose for a well deserved summer break, before deploying onto another Royal Navy warship.
Whilst on board RFA Argus, the squadron will be supported Royal Navy personnel from MASF (Maritime Aviation Support Force), who are also based at RNAS Culsdrose, but are attached to the ship for longer periods of time, to help deliver vital training and experience.
Image by- POA(Phot) Paul A Barrow
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Credit: MoD/Crown copyright (year)
Media ID 15229336
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Flying Naval Air Squadron Rfa Argus Sea King Seaking Training Assualt South West Coast
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This print captures the RFA Arus (RFA Argus) training squadron from 857 NAS, based at RNAS Culdrose in Helston, Cornwall. After four years of continuous deployments in Afghanistan, this squadron had not been to sea together as a unit. Therefore, they embarked on a two-week training program aboard RFA Argus off the southwest coast for flight deck and sea training. The image showcases two Seaking Mark 5 helicopters, affectionately known as "Baggers" which joined RFA Argus for this intensive Deck Landing Training (DLT). Interestingly, almost 40 percent of the crew members had never set foot on a naval warship before, making their experience at sea entirely new and exciting. After completing this rigorous training period onboard RFA Argus, 857 NAS will return to their home base at RNAS Culdrose for a well-deserved summer break before deploying onto another Royal Navy warship. Throughout their time on board, they are supported by personnel from MASF (Maritime Aviation Support Force), who are attached to the ship for extended periods to provide crucial training and expertise. The photograph was taken by POA (Phot) Paul A Barrow and showcases the dedication and professionalism of these brave men and women serving in the armed forces. It serves as a reminder of their commitment to continuous learning and readiness in order to protect our nation's interests both at home and abroad.
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