Videos: Preparing for Wildcat

AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat

Sept. 25, 2013 defense-aerospace.com

(Source: British Forces Broadcasting Corp.; posted Sept. 24, 2013)

British Forces Prepare for Wildcat Helicopter

The BFBS has posted two video reports of how British forces are preparing for the service introduction of the AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat, the successor to the Westland Lynx. More below, with relevant links to the videos -- Ed.

Up Close and Personal With the Wildcat Sept. 24, 2013

In the second part of a special report on the new Wildcat helicopter, which will be flown by both the Army and the Royal Marines, British Forces News has been exploring the model which will be in use onboard Royal Navy ships. It is being prepared for use by 700 Squadron in Yeovilton.

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Twenty First Century Wildcat Sept. 23, 2013

The first frontline squadron to get the latest attack helicopter - the Wildcat - says it will bring air operations into the twenty first century.

847 Naval Air Squadron is getting used to operating the replacement for Lynx helicopters, ahead of the new aircraft fully entering service next year.

British Forces News has been to Yeovilton, to see Wildcat up close.

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