Image: 800 Squadron NSW (Naval Strike Wing), based at RAF Cottesmore, embarked HMS Illustrious for a 6 week deployment. The Sqn were about to commence Exercise Neptune Warrior as part of the cold weather programme for the year. MOD 45147440

Description: A Sea King AEW 2 Helicopter of 849 Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall banks before rejoining HMS Illustrious. Air Early Warning Sea Kings provide radar support to the Fleet via the large Searchwater radar housing on their side. In this image the black domed housing has been swung upwards into the landing/takeoff position. Organization: Royal Navy Object Name: RPG001 Category: na Supplemental Categories: na Keywords: Sea King, Sea King AEW 2, Searchwater, Radar, 849 NAS, 849 Naval Air Squadron Country: At Sea
Title: 800 Squadron NSW (Naval Strike Wing), based at RAF Cottesmore, embarked HMS Illustrious for a 6 week deployment. The Sqn were about to commence Exercise Neptune Warrior as part of the cold weather programme for the year. MOD 45147440
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