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When a Wildcat or Merlin approaches the ground, it stirs up the snow, causing a snow cloud to surround the helicopter right before it touches down. The Merlin's downwash, in particular ...
A fleet of Merlin and Wildcat helicopters from the Royal Marines has arrived in the High North, ready to assist their commando comrades. To reach their final destination, the aircraft had to ...
Leonardo is set to sign off on orders for both AW101 Merlin and AW159 Wildcat helicopters from new export customers. Due to confidentiality clauses the manufacturer cannot yet disclose which countries ...
A Merlin Mk4 of 845 Naval Air Squadron flies ... traditional winter deployment in the Arctic Circle Royal Navy maritime Wildcat helicopters – normally found over the ocean – played a key ...
Equipped with the largest flight deck among Royal Navy frigates and destroyers, it can accommodate Merlin, Wildcat, and Chinook helicopters. My 6-Year-Old Son Drowned In Our Pool. Here's What I ...
It’s 2.00am over the icy North Sea and the Merlin Mk2 crew are in desperate straits. The aircraft is fast running out of fuel above the treacherous waters. They have two options: either land the ...
Royal Marine Commandos have been pictured fast-roping from a Merlin Mk4 helicopter onto the flight deck of HMS Prince of ...
Merlin HC4s are the Royal Navy’s specialist ... alongside their smaller AW159 Wildcat companions. The aircraft also fulfill the carrier on-board delivery (COD) role for Royal Navy aircraft ...