845 Naval Air Squadron
845 Naval Air Squadron is a squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. Part of the Commando Helicopter Force, it is a specialist amphibious unit operating the AgustaWestland Commando Merlin HC4 helicopter and provides troop transport and load lifting support to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines. In 2012, the squadron celebrated 50 years since it was awarded "commando" status.
| 845 Naval Air Squadron | |
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Squadron badge | |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Type | Flying squadron |
| Role | Royal Marines air support |
| Part of | |
| Home station | RNAS Yeovilton |
| Nickname(s) | 'Junglies' |
| Motto(s) | Audio hostem (Latin for 'I hear the enemy') |
| Aircraft | AgustaWestland Merlin HC4/HC4A |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commander Ben McGreal |
The squadron is based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset.
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