
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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http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/815NAS 03-04-2020 11:52:36
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.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.

"...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…


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



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

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.

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. 🇬🇧 🇳🇴




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…




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