Present Day
The squadron continues to carry out exercises aboard Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, as well as participating in military operations. It is based at RNAS Culdrose and operates the Merlin HM.Mk.1. Training is performed by 824 NAS and front line duties are shared with 814 NAS.
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