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A crew member runs to a Royal Air Force Merlin HC3 helicopter of 78 Squadron based at RAF Benson, after landing in the Californian Desert during pre-Afghanistan training in the USA.
The Merlin Helicopter Force was on a 4 month training mission called Exercise Merlin Vortex in preparation for the end of year deployment to Afghanistan.
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Photographer: SAC James Stier
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XW208 XW220 Westland Puma HC1 & ZJ132 EHI Merlin HC3, ZJ992 EHI Merlin HC3A RAF 90th Anniversary flypast RIAT Fairford 11 July 2008
Merlin HC3's at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2015, during the Commando Assault.
The Merlin is an all weather, day and night, multi-role helicopter used in both tactical and strategic operational roles. The aircraft carries an impressive defensive-aids suite, which includes a Radar and Laser Warning Receiver, Missile Approach Warners and Directional Infrared Countermeasures equipment, all integrated with an automatic chaff and flare dispensing system. This is one of the most comprehensive defensive aids suites fitted to any helicopter in the world.