23K views · 586 reactions | Gain an insight into 814 Naval Air Squadron (www.royalnavy.mod.uk/814) as they prepare the Merlin Mk 2 helicopter for Exercise Deep Blue 2, a major exercise that took place earlier this year. Video courtesy of Lockheed Martin | Royal Navy | Facebook

Making it look easy: some Merlin Mk2 helicopter flying training courtesy of 824 Naval Air Squadron, Culdrose’s ‘University of Merlin’, where all ground and air crews learn their trade in operating these formidable aircraft. Filmed here from the edge of the runway at Culdrose, hopefully this gives some idea of the power and size of these versatile all-purpose aircraft. Its primary role is hunting submarines. | Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose

215K views · 711 shares | Lt Cdr Phil Clark, the senior observer in airborne surveillance and control (ASaC) on 820 Naval Air Squadron, talks about the newly adapted Merlin Mk2 helicopter. These formidable aircraft based at RNAS Culdrose now include powerful radars and mission systems delivered through the Crowsnest programme. | Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose | Facebook