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The Merlin helicopter entered service with the Royal Navy in 1999 and provided a significant contribution to the maritime battlespace, particularly in anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare. Since then, the helicopter has been upgraded and updated.
Merlin Mk2 helicopters
The Merlin Helicopter Force, based at RNAS Culdrose, operates 30 Merlin Mk2 helicopters from 3 Squadrons and deploys globally on Royal Navy ships. Primarily an anti-submarine helicopter and armed with Stingray torpedoes, the Merlin Helicopter Force also delivers a number of other roles including: casualty evacuation, lifting under-slung loads, search and rescue, and other contingency tasks.
Merlin Mk4 helicopters
The Commando Helicopter Force, based at RNAS Yeovilton, operates 25 Merlin Mk4/4a from 2 Squadrons and is considered the world’s most advanced amphibious battlefield helicopter, providing air support to the Royal Marines. The Commando Helicopter Force are commanded by Joint Helicopter Command and maintain a high state of readiness to deploy anywhere in the world at short notice, providing tactical mobility and aviation support from either sea or land.
This stylish piece of wall art is precision laser cut from 2mm steel and powder coated to a satin black finish. This provides a durable rust resistant finish so it can be displayed indoors or out. The piece stands away from the wall by 16mm giving an elegant 3D look which casts a silhouette on the wall. Mounting instructions and wall fixings are supplied.
The wall art comes in 3 different sizes, is made to order for you in the UK, and you can expect the product to be dispatched within 14 days, plus postage time. We also ship to most destinations.
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