825 Naval Air Squadron

Hunter or hunted? Operating deep inside #Norway, Wildcat crews push people and machine to their limit during intense war games - honing the instincts needed for @RoyalNavy and #UKDefence operations across the globe. Watch more: m.youtube.com/watch?is=3xDR7…

Torpedo Thursday - in association with @815NAS. 🇬🇧 Dropping training torpedoes with precision - because deterrence starts long before the fight. ⚔️ Aircrew and engineers of 815 NAS are conducting weapon training alongside the Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴, as a part of Exercise Tamber Shield 26. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters are primarily used for conducting surface warfare against an array of threats using their Martlet and Sea Venom missile systems. However, they are also capable of carrying stingray torpedoes for the purpose of Anti-Submarine Warfare. This is a crucial skillset that must be maintained in order to protect Allied surface units. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #DeterAndDefend @Forsvaret_no | @DefenceOps | @JEFnations | @RoyalNavy | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @UKNATO | @NorwayNATO | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATO_AIRCOM

A brilliant week for 825 NAS comes to a close: #LannBihoue2026 complete, joint training with 21F delivered, and allied aircrews pushing capability forward. NATO strength built through teamwork, tempo and shared lethality. ✈️🚁🚁🇬🇧🇫🇷 @EtatMajorFR @RoyalNavy @NATO

Wildcat HMA2 of 825 NAS took to the sea over southern Brittany, teaming with 21F’s Atlantique 2 for high‑end maritime training. Two nations, one battlespace. Allied aircrews building the joint lethality that underpins NATO’s edge. ✈️🚁🚁 🇫🇷🇬🇧 @NATO_MARCOM @MarineNationale

Great first day for 825 NAS operating from Lann Bihoue! Our student aircrew had their first experience of conducting war fighting serials in French waters... More to come! @MarineNationale 🇬🇧🇫🇷🚁✈️

Despite the heavy rain 🌧️ it's has been great to engage with all the public attending #LannBihoue2026. Particularly good to see / hear the Bundeswehr Panavia Tornado 🚁✈️🇩🇪

825 NAS has arrived in Brittany for the #LannBihoue2026 air show and joint training with Marine Nationale 21F Atlantique 2. Proud to strengthen our cross‑Channel partnership. 🇬🇧🇫🇷 🚁🚁

Two #815NAS Wildcat helicopters found themselves in the right place, right time to answer the distress call of a kite surfer in difficulty last week on the South Coast. Our crews rapidly found the surfer, marked his position and monitored his safety for handover to @HMCoastguard.

The team are very pleased to announce their display schedule for 2026! #EnglishRivieraAirshow #CosfordAirshow #RIAT #Airbourne #LeTouquetAirshow #Runway25 #LeonardoHelicopters #Bremont #helicopterdisplay #helicopterdisplayteam #airshowuk #ukairshows #aviationlovers

Meet your 2026 Black Cats 🐾🚁 From left to right: 👨‍✈️ Jim Fraser – Display Pilot 🔧 Nick Hulland – Head of Engineering 📋 Olie Mendham – Display Observer Also featured: Tom Pethick, now in his second season, joining for selected displays 🙌

Meet the team very soon… #helicopterdisplay #helicopterdisplayteam #airshowuk #ukairshows #aviationlovers

Stay tuned for a big announcement! runway25.com bremont.com uk.leonardo.com/en/helicopters #helicopterdisplay #helicopterdisplayteam #airshowuk #ukairshows #aviationlovers

Delighted to welcome back Capt Crombie RN, ex-CO @815NAS and Wildcat HMA2 Observer to 'Yeovs'!

Under new command ⚓️ #815NAS thanks Cdr Woods for outstanding leadership and welcomes Cdr Keenan as our new CO. A decisive moment as our people build on significant operational output and drive forward our warfighting readiness. Strike Deep.

Our Wildcats - armed with Martlet lightweight multirole missiles - flying in formation over British Forces Cyprus (BFC) in order to bolster air defences in response to escalating tensions in the region.

'Still got it' - RAdm Rimington visited 825 NAS this week, taking the Wildcat HMA2 controls and showing his former Lynx‑instructor proficiency remains intact. He also received an update on Martlet missile engagement profiles, reinforcing his strong operational understanding. 🚁

Said a quick Hi to Burghclere Primary School this week. A brilliant chance to see the aircraft in action and feel the excitement of #NavalAviation firsthand. Precision flying in small spaces is part of what we do and if it sparks curiosity in future generations, all the better.

Maintaining a close watch. Sustained operational demand for #815NAS with our Wildcat attack helicopter working alongside @hms_mersey to shadow Russian activity in UK waters. Outstanding professionalism and coordination from our surface fleet partners - BZ HMS Mersey.