Lynx crew return home safe and sound

HELICOPTER aircrew returned home yesterday (Tuesday, March 11, 2014) at RNAS Yeovilton where they were met by delighted family and friends.

Aircrew from 815 Naval Air Squadron deployed in August last year were given a fantastic reception as they touched down.

PHOTO - TOP: Leading Air Engineering Technician Anthony Skene and Chloe.

The Lynx Flight embarked with HMS Montrose for a seven-month operational deployment which saw her travel over 32,000 miles and visit 12 different ports in ten different countries.

PHOTO - RIGHT: Coming into land at RNAS Yeovilton – safe and sound.

Part of the deployment saw them support a Danish-led mission to remove chemical weapons from Syria.

AET Carwyn Jones said: “It’s been a challenging seven months and when we left Plymouth I definitely didn’t expect to end up patrolling the coastline of Syria.

“It’s been a great experience for my first tour and I’m extremely proud of what we’ve achieved.”

Photos: Courtesy of the Royal Navy.

PHOTO - ABOVE: Flight Commander Lt Joe Sharples is welcomed home by Georgina.

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