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Friday, November 11, 2011

Wildcat helicopter makes first sea landing

AW159 Lynx WildcatRoyal Navy pilots have landed a next-generation AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat on the deck of a ship at sea for the first time.

The rotorcraft undertook a four-week set of operating limit trials by touching down on the flight deck of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) aviation trials ship Argus off England's south coast.

"This marks a significant milestone in the life of Wildcat," said Lt Cdr Rob Taylor, Commanding Officer of 700W Naval Air Squadron.

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