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NAS helicopter gives Red Arrows impression on return from Norway

Frank Rands

Merlin helicopters from 845 Naval Air Squadron were returning from their deployment on Exercise Cold Response. 4th April 2022 at 4:28pm

Helicopter contrails from an 845 NAS helicopter on return from Norway (Picture: 845 Naval Air Squadron).

Pilots from 845 Naval Air Squadron have shown off impressive helicopter contrails in a display at 7,000ft over Norway.

Merlin helicopters were returning from their deployment there on Exercise Cold Response – NATO’s largest exercise for 30 years.

UK Commando Forces led amphibious raids in the harsh Arctic environment.

Royal Marines carried out drills on landing and raiding craft and personnel-carrying helicopters.

UK personnel worked with NATO allies – 30,000 personnel from 27 nations – to demonstrate the alliance’s collective Arctic warfighting capabilities.