815 Naval Air Squadron

Sea state: enthusiastic. 🌊 Despite the lively monsoon seas, HMS Dragon is pressing on with operations in the Middle East. A bit of pitching and rolling is all part of life at sea - and the mission continues. #Breathingfire #LifeAtSea @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps

Farewell! After successfully joining @COMUKCSG for #NeptuneStrike, SOMERSET is back to the day job. #F82

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I was fortunate enough to spot this Lynx helicopter flying over round tower in Portsmouth

Who has the best office view? 🌍 The view is impressive. The mission is what matters. Beyond the horizon, Allied ships operate together during Neptune Strike to safeguard the North Atlantic and High North, strengthen deterrence and ensure the Alliance is ready. 📸 UK MOD, Armada, Marine Nationale #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike @COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob

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Wildcat families 🫶 Part of the pride 🐆 287 loved ones of @RNASYeovilton personnel flew in Wildcat helicopters during Families’ Day yesterday. A glimpse into their relatives’ world, and a small way of recognising the unwavering support that families provide to those who serve.

Sun’s out, winch out. Working alongside key allies on Exercise Sea Breeze 2026, and what a week for it! ☀️🇺🇦 #MaritimeAviation #Interoperability #Wildcat

Lighting the way🔥 Maintaining our readiness as our air wing rehearses their self-defence drills. CSG continues enhanced vigilance activities alongside our air defence mission with @NATO Allies. #ArcticSentry #DeterAndDefend #NeptuneStrike

UK Carrier Strike Group participating in NATO Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026. Carrier air wing: (at least) - 12x F-35B (809 NAS) - 3x Merlin HM2 (814 NAS, 820 NAS) - 2x Wildcat HMA2 (815 NAS) - 1x Wildcat AH1 (847 NAS) - 1x Mallot T-150 UAV (700X NAS) (Src: @HMSPWLS, @NavyLookout)

Action wildcat, Action Wildcat. Our eyes in the sky! While operating at sea, our Wildcat helicopter can see further ahead where we cannot, ensuring the Ship is sailing into safety. @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps @815NAS

Naval casualties on D-Day were relatively light by the standards of the time and no Royal Navy warship was lost on June 6, although many smaller landing craft were sunk or wrecked, and ships like HMS Swift went down later in the campaign in Normandy. #DDay #WW2

At Juno Beach, Royal Marines suffered heavy losses capturing Langrune-sur-Mer. Upwards of 10,000 men on both sides were casualties on D-Day; at least 100 sailors and Royal Marines with no known grave are honoured on Portsmouth Naval Memorial alone. #DDay #WW2

#OTD in 1944 the greatest armada ever to leave our shores delivered fire, fury and thousands of troops on to the beaches of Normandy. By the day’s end Hitler’s Atlantic Wall was punctured by the bravery, ingenuity and overwhelming firepower of Allied forces. #Dday #WW2

1/2 Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and comrades of Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher and PO Owen Green, who died when their helicopter crashed in Devon. Cherished members of the Commando Helicopter Force, all three will never be forgotten.

All three dedicated their lives to serving the Royal Navy and their country. Our thoughts remain with their families, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.

We can confirm the names of the three Royal Navy personnel who tragically lost their lives during a helicopter training exercise on 3 June: Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Somerset Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, Surrey PO Owen Green, 24, Hampshire 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/june…

🔥Hot Drills, Cool Heads😮‍💨 During Exercise Tamber Shield 2026, personnel from the @815NAS 🇬🇧 and @Sjoforsvaret worked side by side on rescue and firefighting scenarios, honing skills that save lives at sea.🌊 Strong partnerships.🤝 Shared expertise. Mission-ready teams.🦾 #WeAreNATO #DeterandDefend #StrongerTogether @SHAPE_NATO|@UKNATO|@UKdefUS|@DefenceOps |@NATO_MARCOM|@RoyalNavy|@RoyalMarines |@Commando_Ops|@GenGJenkinsRM|@smrmoorhouse |@NorwayNATO|@JEFnations| @Forsvaret_no|

Wildcat on patrol... A @815NAS Wildcat has joined NATO's premier task group in Northern Europe, providing improved surveillance, reconnaissance and force protection. #WeAreNATO Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/june…

80+ days on alert 🚨 Our Wildcats maintain a persistent armed presence, protecting British Forces Cyprus as part of a layered air defence network. @RAFAkrotiri @RoyalNavy @825NAS @DefenceOps @UKinCyprus

Black Cats pilots Lt Cdr Jim And Lt Cdr Tom receive the seal of approval and presented with coveted Black Cat overall