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A Major from the USMC, serving with 801 NAS, landed on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious

A Major from the USMC, serving with 801 NAS, landed on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious


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A Major from the USMC, serving with 801 NAS, landed on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious

A Major from the USMC, serving with 801 NAS, landed on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious, as part of Exercise Neptune Warrior.
Having spent two years embarking periodically in HMS Invincible as the High-Readiness Aircraft Carrier, 801 NAS had just returned from 6 weeks training with HMS Illustrious, in order to assist in her preparations for the role. Embarking for the second and third phases of her Operational Sea Training (OST) package, together with 849 Squadron A Flight Sea King Mk 7s and a Sea King Mk 6 of 771 Squadron, 801s Sea Harrier FA2s tailored their flying to provide progressive training for all of HMS Illustrious newly formed crew.
After two weeks of combined Fixed and Rotary Wing flying operations, HMS Illustrious next embarked the RAF Harrier GR7s of 1(F) Squadron, who soon adjusted to the unique demands of operating from an Aircraft Carrier at sea. It was at this point, after three intensive weeks that HMS Illustrious and her Tailored Air Group (TAG) were assessed to be fit to continue into Phase 3 of OST, where a highflying rate would be integrated into a tactical scenario.
Following a brief port visit to Newcastle, in order to refresh all embarked personnel and conduct essential maintenance, HMS Illustrious sailed with her full complement of TAG for Exercise Neptune Warrior. This Exercise had an extremely large number of multinational participants, ranging from HMAS Anzac (an Australian Frigate), to a Dutch Submarine, and was conducted in the challenging waters of the North-West Scottish coast. Neptune Warrior pitted two large Naval Task Groups against each other in a complex Political scenario, and enabled the TAG to operate in a Maritime Strike role, focussing on the GR7s Strike capability

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Media ID 15226572

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This print captures a significant moment during Exercise Neptune Warrior, as a Major from the US Marine Corps (USMC) lands on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious. Serving with 801 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), the Major and his squadron had just returned from six weeks of training with HMS Illustrious to assist in her preparations for future operations. During this exercise, 801 NAS embarked on the second and third phases of their Operational Sea Training package alongside other squadrons such as 849 Squadron A Flight Sea King Mk 7s and a Sea King Mk 6 of 771 Squadron. The Sea Harrier FA2s tailored their flying to provide progressive training for all newly formed crew members aboard HMS Illustrious. After two weeks of combined fixed-wing and rotary-wing flying operations, RAF Harrier GR7s from 1 (F) Squadron joined the aircraft carrier's Tailored Air Group (TAG). These skilled pilots quickly adapted to the unique challenges posed by operating from an aircraft carrier at sea. Following three intensive weeks, both HMS Illustrious and her TAG were deemed fit to continue into Phase 3 of OST, integrating high-flying rates into tactical scenarios. Following a brief port visit in Newcastle for personnel refreshment and essential maintenance, HMS Illustrious set sail with her full complement of TAG for Exercise Neptune Warrior. This multinational exercise brought together various naval task groups, including HMAS Anzac from Australia and a Dutch submarine. Conducted along Scotland's challenging North-West coast waters, Neptune Warrior provided an opportunity for the TAG to showcase their maritime strike capabilities within a complex political scenario. Photographed by LA (PHOT) Billy Bunting from Armed Forces Media Services Division UK Ministry Of Defence Photography Competition Entry - Professional Category

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