Royal Navy’s sub-hunting helicopters enter service early

A Merlin Mk2 on anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Atlantic

15/07/2014 by Royal Navy

The UK’s next generation of submarine-hunting Merlin helicopters have been put through their paces on exercise in the Atlantic Ocean after successfully entering service with the Royal Navy four months early.

Embarked on HMS Illustrious, the Merlin Mk2 aircraft took part in Exercise Deep Blue, simulating anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol and casualty evacuation capabilities.

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