Navy

Final Flight for Merlin Mk 1

The last Merlin Mark 1 took its final flight this week as 829 Naval Air Squadron prepares to upgrade to the new Mark Two helicopters. The Culdrose based aircraft is to be replaced under a £750 million overhaul of the Naval fleet. Rebecca Ricks reports.

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