The Official 'X' account for the only Commando Helicopter Force Squadron of the @RoyalNavy to use the Commando Wildcat Helicopter. βWe Strike From On Highβ.
Joined November 2019
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847 NAS visits Navy Wings π¬π§
Navy Wings kindly hosted 847 NAS engineers for a tour of their historic aircraft last week.
The work to keep these aircraft airworthy is incredible!
An inspiring and educational afternoon learning more about our heritage πͺ
#aviation #navywings
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Arctic Load Lifting βοΈ
Operating near RNoAF Bardufoss π³π΄, our aviators worked with MAOT to conduct load lifting training πͺ
Transporting kit to remote locations is key in Arctic Warfare, allowing us to support our Commando Forces anytime, any place π₯
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Aviation Assault underway πͺβοΈ
3x Wildcat AH1 π¬π§
1x NH-90 NFH π³π±
Training for Ex COLD RESPONSE 26, 847 NAS Wildcat and RNLN NH90 inserted, provided ISR and CAS, then extracted UK Commando Forces from an Arctic objective.
Watch our pilots-eye view of the ingress! π
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Getting the rounds down πͺ
As part of Op CLOCKWORK, 847 conducted live firing on ranges high in the Arctic Circle βοΈ
Working alongside JTACs from UK Commando Forces, the crews also practiced their Close Air Support skills π₯
#NATO
#StrongerTogether
#Pilot
#AviationNews
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847 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Feb 13
At the forefront of Arctic security.
#RoyalMarines are currently deployed to Northern Norway and are trained, tested and built for missions in this unforgiving environment. Commandos are playing a key role in NATO's strengthened Arctic Sentry efforts.
β‘οΈroyalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/fβ¦
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The eyes of the UK and Norwegian defence leadership are on the High North. π¬π§π³π΄
Senior leaders from both nations took to the field to observe UK Commando Force capabilities in action. From extreme cold-weather warfighting to seamless integration with our Norwegian partners!
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Feb 3
Wildcats from @847NAS conduct mountain flying training during Operation Clockwork 2026 in π³π΄Norway last week.
Operating from Bardufoss, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, ahead of exercise Cold Response 2026 - the largest military exercises in Norway this year.
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Extreme training in the Arctic π³π΄βοΈ
847 NAS has been conducting:
- Snow landings β
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- Mountain flying β
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- Section flying β
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By day and night!
This training leads into Exercise Cold Response, to prove NATOs ability to deter threats in the Arctic πͺ #StrongerTogether
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847 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Jan 2
New year, same us...
#RoyalMarines are returning in force to the Arctic Circle as the UK and Norway begin a new era of joint operations in defence of NATOβs northern flank.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/jβ¦
ALT Royal Marines operate on skis in the Arctic
ALT Royal Marines on skidoos in the Arctic
ALT Royal Marines yomp across the Arctic terrain
ALT A Merlin helicopter lands in the Arctic
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Jan 16
UK & Norway. π¬π§π€π³π΄
Royal Marines demonstrated specialist skills alongside Norwegian counterparts to @YvetteCooperMP and @EspenBarthEide, showing their vital role in a Hybrid Royal Navy.
#AtlanticBastion
Jan 16
Arctic security is vital for Britain and NATO.
As threats increase, Britain is stepping up.
Great to join @EspenBarthEide at Camp Viking to see the work of @royalmarines with Norway and sign a new agreement on tackling the Russian Shadow Fleet.
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Jan 20
A rite of passage in the Arctic... π₯Ά
To test responses to cold shock, all ranks must go through the infamous ice breaking drill - jumping into freezing water and climbing out unassisted to understand what happens to the body when the ice breaks.
β‘οΈroyalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/jβ¦
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Jan 20
Ice breaking brothers...
Brothers Marine Ollie Morris from Commando Helicopter Force and Lieutenant Josh Morris, an aircraft engineer officer serving with 1710 Naval Air Squadron, complete their Ice Breaking Drills together in the Arctic.
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Jan 17
Just like clockworkπ
πA @847NAS Wildcat helicopter meticulously unloaded for an extreme cold survival exercise with the Royal Marines in the Arctic
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25 Dec 2025
Merry Christmas from all of us here at 847 NAS! πWe soon return to the Arctic to hone our skills, and operate with our #NATO partners. For now, though, we enjoy some well-deserved leave π
#Christmas
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#helicopter
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15 Oct 2025
We've arrived! @RAFLossiemouth
847 NAS has deployed 3 Wildcat to @RAFLossiemouth to conduct live range firing π₯
Qualifying Pilots and Rearcrew on M3M and GPMG, as well as conducting low-level tactical training by day and night πͺ
#royalnavy #RAF
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10 Oct 2025
Our colleagues from @847NAS are returning to RAF Lossiemouth next week to conduct exercises at Tain Range.
Their Wildcat Helicopters will be seen flying over various areas around the Moray Firth. As always, thank you to the local community for their support πͺ
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4 Sep 2025
Today marks one year since the loss of our friend Lt Rhodri Leyshon.
As a keen rugby player, a charity rugby match was held in his honour last weekend, with a flypast by 846 NAS Merlin and 847 NAS Wildcat Helicopters beforehand.
Photos courtesy of Pat Whitcombe.
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3 Sep 2025
Ex ORION SPEAR πͺ
Last week 847 and 845 NAS deployed as part of Aviation Task Force 2, conducting:
- Aviation Raids
- Personnel Recovery
- Deployed Aviation C2
- Tactical FARP
Sharpening our skills to support our Cdo Forces any time, any place!
#aviationnews
#RoyalNavy
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1 Sep 2025
A true privilege and a fitting tribute
1 Sep 2025
An honour to be part of a special day over the channel π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
The sound of our rotors will forever be tied to the memories of our dear friend and colleagueβ¦#weare846 #commandohelicopterforce
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