Six Pilots and five Aircrewmen were on parade to receive their Wings at an 846 Naval Air Squadron Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course Wings Parade.
The parade took place at the Royal Naval Air Station RNAS Yeovilton in front of Force members, families, friends and wide-ranging guests and dignitaries.
Always a special event in the Commando Helicopter Force calendar this parade was made even more so as presenting the Wings was Admiral Sir Keith Blount who is Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Having passed the course run by 846 Naval Air Squadron the eleven aircrew are now fully qualified to operate on the Commando Merlin MK4 helicopter. They will now join 845 Naval Air Squadron and begin operational flying.
Following the presentations there was a Role Demonstration of the Commando Merlin with Royal Marines from the Commando Helicopter Force’s Combat Service Support Squadron and members of the Force’s Commando Mobile Air Operations Team.
Pictured: A role demonstration taking place after the wings parade showcasing 846 NAS capabilities
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Cdo 5 Students during the wings parade
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Petty Officer Aircrewman Arron Darroch presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Sgt Rob Sykes presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Leading Aircrewman Callum Hollingshead presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Leading Aircrewman Thomas Oakes presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Leading Aircrewman Owen Green presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Lieutenant Oliver Wilkinson-Gray presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Lieutenant Michael Hall presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Lieutenant Chris Reynolds presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Lieutenant Holly Griffiths presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Lieutenant Daniel Stone presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Captain Jack Denniss presented with wings by Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe addresses the audience at the Wings Parade
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Cdo 5 Students during the wings parade
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropePictured: Cdo 5 Students during the wings parade
On Thursday 26th July 2025 the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron held a Wings Parade for the presentation of Wings to pilots and aircrewmen on Commando 5 Merlin MK4 Course.
The Wings were presented to the students by Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
