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The New CO Of The Royal Navy's Only Fast Jet Squadron

The Hawks of 736 Naval Air Squadron form the Royal Navy's only fast jet squadron, after the Harrier jump jet went out of service in 2010.
 
The Cornwall-based unit, which now has a new commanding officer, plays the role of aggressors to the Navy's warships in threat simulations.
 
Forces TV's Rebecca Ricks caught up with Lieutenant Commander Barry Issitt as he settled in. 

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