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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Helicopters return to HMS Ocean after refit

Lynx & Sea King line-upHelicopters have returned to HMS Ocean as flying operations resumed on the ship for the first time after a multi-million pound refit in Devonport Dockyard.

The ship landed Sea King and Lynx helicopters on board off the South Coast for the first time in more than two years. The flying is part of the ship’s sea trials period in which it proves it is capable of resuming the main operational role of operating helicopters to deliver Royal Marines to the heart of the action by air and sea.

This week the ship’s aviation facilities are being put through their paces and proved the flexibility the amphibious helicopter and Royal Marines carrier brings to the defence of the nation’s interests.

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