Fleet Air Arm facts for kids
Fleet Air Arm is the generic name of the British naval aviation, part of the Royal Navy. It has both airplanes and helicopters.
- It uses Merlin helicopters to hunt submarines and transport marines.
- It uses Wildcat helicopters for piracy patrols.
- It uses F-35 jets for maritime attack.
Images for kids
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Two Sea Harriers from 800 Naval Air Squadron approach the flight deck of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1984
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The Wildcat AH1 Battlefield Reconnaissance Helicopter (BRH) used by 847 NAS.
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A Wildcat HMA2 of 700(W) NAS conducting trials off HMS Monmouth.
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Vice-Admiral Richard Bell Davies, first naval aviator to receive the VC and the first naval aviator of the Fleet Air Arm to reach flag rank
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