Survival at sea: How RNAS Yeovilton prepares aircrew for the worst-case scenario

Sea survival drills are a critical part of aircrew training, and at a state-of-the-art facility in RNAS Yeovilton, military personnel undergo rigorous exercises designed to prepare them for the worst-case scenario of an aircraft ditching into the ocean.

These drills, which are conducted at least once a year, use world-leading equipment and are designed to be as challenging and realistic as possible, with wind, rain, and wave machines simulating real-life conditions.

Prior to entering the water, personnel are given a classroom briefing on the equipment and its operation.

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Forces News had the opportunity to witness this training firsthand, shown in the video above, observing aircrew personnel undergoing sea survival drills at the world-leading facility in RNAS Yeovilton.