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Royal Navy and Royal Marines train alongside partner naval forces
Pictured (with FS Courbet in the background) is a Merlin Mk3A helicopter of 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) working from the flight deck of FS Mistral in the Far East.
FS Courbet (F712) is a second-line multi-mission stealth frigate of the French Marine Nationale.
FS Mistral (L9013) is an amphibious assault ship, a type of helicopter carrier, of the French Navy.
Two Merlin Mk3A helicopters and personnel 845 Naval Air Squadron were embarked on FS Mistral as part of the French Jeanne D Arc 17 (JDA 17) task group in the Far East.
845 NAS, part of Commando Helicopter Force are based at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset are embarked on the French Ship to provide aviation support for duration of the deployment.
Around 60 Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel exercised with their counterparts from other nations during the five-month annual French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East, including the first ever four-part maritime exercise involving France, Japan, the UK and US.
The two-staged exercise named Forager Deux and Arc 17 took place in the sea and in the skies near to Japan, Guam, and Tinian, with the purpose of enhancing joint operating between the UK and international partners and deepening Defence cooperation.
In addition to UK maritime personnel, the exercise also included two Royal Navy Merlin Mk3 helicopters from the UKs Commando Helicopter Force, which as part of a week-long practice assault moved 330 French, Japanese and American troops to and from Tinian
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The print captures a moment of collaboration and cooperation between the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and their partner naval forces. In the background stands the impressive FS Courbet, a second-line multi-mission stealth frigate of the French Marine Nationale. Working alongside it is the FS Mistral, an amphibious assault ship and helicopter carrier of the French Navy. Highlighted in the foreground is a Merlin Mk3A helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. This squadron has embarked on FS Mistral as part of the French Jeanne D Arc 17 (JDA 17) task group during their deployment to the Far East. The presence of two Merlin helicopters and personnel from 845 NAS demonstrates their commitment to providing aviation support throughout this mission. This particular exercise involved approximately 60 personnel from both Royal Navy and Royal Marines training with counterparts from other nations over five months in the Indian Ocean and Far East regions. Notably, this marked an important milestone as it was also part of a four-part maritime exercise involving France, Japan, UK, and US for enhanced joint operating capabilities. In addition to facilitating troop movements between Tinian Island and various locations near Japan, Guam, and Tinian itself; these exercises aimed to deepen defense cooperation among participating countries while strengthening international partnerships within maritime operations.
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