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Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters in Afghanistan
Two Royal Navy Sea Kings at Forward Operating Base Sangin in Afghanistan.
The Sea King Mk4 known throughout the Naval world as the Junglie are the green giants of the Fleet Air Arm. Wherever Royal Marines go in the world, they are accompanied by the venerable Sea Kings of the Commando Helicopter Force, based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. It not merely ferries the green berets into action, but also delivers their supplies and also field guns or Land Rovers if needed.
The Junglies have seen action most recently in Iraq they were instrumental in the opening hours of the 2003 war with Saddam Hussein by landing Royal Marines on the Al Faw peninsula. Recent years have seen the two front-line Mk4 squadrons 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons committed around the clock in Afghanistan supporting the mission of all Allied forces there.
The Sea King was upgraded for its mission in Helmand to the Mk4+. It featured improved rotor blades to cope with the challenging environment, defensive aids and decoys to fend off enemy attack, night vision goggles to allow the crew to fly at all times and in all weather conditions.
The Mk4 owes its nickname not to its distinctive jungle-green livery but the historical role Commando helicopter squadrons performed in Borneo in the 1960s
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The print captures the powerful presence of Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters at Forward Operating Base Sangin in Afghanistan. Known as the Junglie, these green giants of the Fleet Air Arm are an integral part of the Commando Helicopter Force that accompanies Royal Marines on their missions worldwide. Not only do these Sea Kings transport and deploy the green berets into action, but they also serve as crucial supply carriers, capable of delivering essential provisions such as field guns or Land Rovers if required. Their versatility and reliability have made them indispensable assets to Allied forces in various operations. Having played a significant role in Iraq during the opening hours of the 2003 war with Saddam Hussein, these Junglies have continued their service around-the-clock in Afghanistan. Upgraded to the Mk4+ for their mission in Helmand province, they possess improved rotor blades to navigate challenging environments and defensive aids to counter enemy attacks. Equipped with night vision goggles, they ensure operational capability regardless of weather conditions. While their nickname stems from historical operations performed by Commando helicopter squadrons in Borneo during the 1960s rather than their distinctive jungle-green livery, it is a testament to their enduring legacy within naval aviation. These Sea Kings exemplify unwavering dedication and support provided by Armed Forces personnel serving on land and air alike.
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