815 Naval Air Squadron (@815nas) 's Twitter Profile
815 Naval Air Squadron

@815nas

Official Twitter account for 815 NAS. Frontline Squadron for the Wildcat HMA Mk 2. UK experts in Maritime Attack and embarked rotary wing operations.

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linkhttp://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/815NAS calendar_today03-04-2020 11:52:36

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HMS Somerset (@hmssomerset) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the sun sets off the Devon coast #HMSSomerset is conducting helicopter training into the night #F82 #FleetAirArm #Wildcat

Royal Navy (@royalnavy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stand by for action. We are about to launch Sting Ray… into the mid-21st Century. The RN's mainstay lightweight torpedo - used by frigates, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, and RAF P8 Poseidons, is getting a £60m upgrade.

Royal Navy (@royalnavy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first venomous bite from a Wildcat... The #RoyalNavy’s Wildcat maritime attack helicopters will soon pack an even bigger punch after a milestone firing of the new Sea Venom missile, which is designed to destroy enemy warships and attack craft. Click video to read more.

815 Naval Air Squadron (@815nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wildcat cleared hot! A crew from 815 NAS have independently detected, tracked and engaged a Banshee drone with a Martlet missile during trials, a milestone for Wildcat maritime strike 💥 #StrikeDeep #FlyNavy #FleetAirArm #Wildcat #RoyalNavy

The Black Cats (@rnblackcats) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After what would turn out to be our final Public display at #BournemouthAirFestival we spent a bit of time with Andy Donovan and the team from #TheCentreofAviationPhotography. An awesome sortie in some very typical "Grey Navy" weather. 🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️ #BlackCatsDisplayTeam

After what would turn out to be our final Public display at #BournemouthAirFestival we spent a bit of time with Andy Donovan and the team from #TheCentreofAviationPhotography. An awesome sortie in some very typical "Grey Navy" weather. 

🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️

#BlackCatsDisplayTeam
Royal Navy (@royalnavy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.815 Naval Air Squadron Vengeance 4 flight was singled out for its bravery and repeated deeds defending shipping in the Red Sea operating from HMS Diamond. It was among numerous individuals/units honoured by the FAA Awards.

Royal Navy (@royalnavy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"...Target destroyed..."💥 There's an extra string to the bow of Wildcat helicopters after a Martlet missile - designed for use against surface targets - was used for the first time against an aerial drone, shot down by 815 Naval Air Squadron off Wales. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2024/nove…

815 Naval Air Squadron (@815nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

All in a day’s work! 💪 On Sat 9 Nov, Rob Guest - a Flight Commander on 815 NAS - will aim to break a world record by deadlifting 600,000kg in 24h to raise money for Help for Heroes. Support Rob here: shorturl.at/JTdNW

All in a day’s work! 💪 

On Sat 9 Nov, Rob Guest - a Flight Commander on 815 NAS - will aim to break a world record by deadlifting 600,000kg in 24h to raise money for Help for Heroes. 

Support Rob here: shorturl.at/JTdNW
HMS Lancaster (@hmslancaster) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Boardings are critical to our operations in support of maritime security. To keep us ready for any event, we conduct exercises to ensure the safety and efficiency of our team. Wildcat helicopters, sea boats and our Royal Marines all play a part. #OpKipion #FwdDeployedT23

Boardings are critical to our operations in support of maritime security.

To keep us ready for any event, we conduct exercises to ensure the safety and efficiency of our team. Wildcat helicopters, sea boats and our <a href="/RoyalMarines/">Royal Marines</a> all play a part. 

#OpKipion #FwdDeployedT23
815 Naval Air Squadron (@815nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A triumphant return for 815 crews following Exercise Ace of Spadeadam, a thorough test of their warfighting skills against a range of realistic threats. #StrikeDeep #Wildcat #FlyNavy

A triumphant return for 815 crews following Exercise Ace of Spadeadam, a thorough test of their warfighting skills against a range of realistic threats.

#StrikeDeep #Wildcat #FlyNavy
HMS EXPRESS (@hmsexpress) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Anyone for a lift? A fantastic training opportunity with our oppos 815 Naval Air Squadron last week in the Solent, making us ready for anything 🚁 #HotOffEXPRESS

HMS Iron Duke (@hmsironduke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Along with HMS Tyne, RFA Tideforce and 815 Naval Air Squadron, we recently escorted Russian military vessels through UK waters, routine, important work that we conduct closely with NATO allies to ensure collective security. Our Ship's Company are always ready for operations.

Royal Navy (@royalnavy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fjord focus... P2000s of the Coastal Forces, Wildcats of 815 Naval Air Squadron and fast patrol craft plus a frigate from Sjøforsvaret are locking horns near #Bergen for 3 weeks on Ex Tamber Shield - to prepare for a joint global mission. 🇬🇧 🇳🇴

815 Naval Air Squadron (@815nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

SPLASH! 🎯 Crews from 815 NAS have demonstrated their air-to-air prowess once more, expanding the envelope by taking out fast moving banshee drones at difficult angles. Another leap forward for Wildcat Maritime Strike 💥 #StrikeDeep #FlyNavy #FleetAirArm #Wildcat

UK Defence Journal (@ukdefjournal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

815 Naval Air Squadron has demonstrated the air-to-air capabilities of the Wildcat Maritime Strike helicopter, successfully engaging and destroying fast-moving Banshee drones during a recent exercise. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=57368

UK Defence Journal (@ukdefjournal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

815 Naval Air Squadron has demonstrated the air-to-air capabilities of the Wildcat Maritime Strike helicopter, successfully engaging and destroying fast-moving Banshee drones during a recent exercise. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-wil…

Royal Navy (@royalnavy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Flare in the fjords Personnel from 815 Naval Air Squadron are getting used to life with the Sjøforsvaret operating a Wildcat from frigate Otto Sverdrup during #ExTamberShield - preparation for this year's carrier group deployment.🇬🇧🇳🇴 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/marc…

Flare in the fjords 

Personnel from <a href="/815NAS/">815 Naval Air Squadron</a> are getting used to life with the <a href="/Sjoforsvaret/">Sjøforsvaret</a> operating a Wildcat from frigate Otto Sverdrup during #ExTamberShield - preparation for this year's carrier group deployment.🇬🇧🇳🇴

🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/marc…
815 Naval Air Squadron (@815nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

815 bringing your 60 second update from the fjords of Norway on Exercise Tamber Shield 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇴 #news #royalnavy #flynavy #fleetairarm #update

815 Naval Air Squadron (@815nas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

815’s Vengeance 2 Flight embarked on HMS Dauntless for Operational Sea Training. Conducting serials to protect both Ship and CSG from UAV’s, USV’s and hostile surface combatants in preparation for CSG 25. 🚁🌍 #fleetairarm #flynavy #royalnavy #strikedeep #wildcat

815’s Vengeance 2 Flight embarked on HMS Dauntless for Operational Sea Training. Conducting serials to protect both Ship and CSG from UAV’s, USV’s and hostile surface combatants in preparation for CSG 25. 🚁🌍

#fleetairarm #flynavy #royalnavy #strikedeep #wildcat
RNAS Yeovilton (@rnasyeovilton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Off the coast of Cornwall, 815 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat helicopters used Martlet missiles to successfully eliminate Royal Navy Banshee jet-powered drones 💥 Watch them in action! 👀 Read the full story 👉royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/apri… #royalnavy #fleetairarm #flynavy #exercise #Training