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Puma Force sees its busiest month so far on Operation Toral

Merlins on the Moor

CHF Landowners Day

Puma Life Extension Programme Delivers Ex ANDES CUB 27 Sqn on Ex GRIFFIN STRIKE

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Contents Issue 2 2016

COVER STORY Puma Force sees its busiest month 12 so far on Operation Toral...... 20

PEOPLE CHF Landowners Day...... 6 Royal Navy Aviatrix win prestigious National 'We are the City' Rising Stars Award...... 8 Royal Air Force Puma Honours and Awards...... 9

CAPABILITY Final Goodbye to Merlin...... 10 Top Gear...... 11 Merlins on the Moor...... 12 11 Capability Begins Puma Life Extension 16 Programme Delivers...... 14 28 Squadron completes Trio of special scheme With Training… Chinooks...... 16 27 Sqn on Aviation Training International Limited (ATIL) is a 50:50 joint venture Ex GRIFFIN STRIKE...... 18 1AAC Freedom of between AgustaWestland Limited and The Boeing Company. Wincanton Parade...... 21 Exercise It was formed in 1998 as a special purpose vehicle to deliver Merlin Storm 16...... 21 the Attack Helicopter Training Service contract for the UK Army. End of Dishforth Flying...... 22 The contract was financed under a PFI arrangement. SAFETY JHC Safety Team...... 24 ATIL holds a unique position as a training organisation in being able to provide total synthetic training solutions in the areas of Aircrew, Groundcrew and Maintenance training. A range of equipment is employed to represent the sophisticated systems that reside within an aircraft of the complexity of the Apache.

From weapons to avionics, each device allows students to familiarise themselves with some of the most advanced technology in the world. The equipment is based on full size aircraft systems and provides a high degree of fidelity offering the necessary tactile and visual cues, greatly reducing the need to use operational aircraft for training purposes. Constant investment by the MoD and ATIL in technology insertions has ensured that the training system remains one of the most up to date in the world. 6

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Foreword MeettheTeam EDITORIAL You could be Editor: Sqn Ldr Anna Burt E: [email protected] T: 01264 381178 – in the Algarve, SALES Sales Manager: Laurence Rowe E: [email protected] T: 01536 526 662 – relaxing in the sun... DESIGNER Designer: Rowena Wilson E: [email protected] T: 01536 526 673 Situated on the top floor of a three storey block the apartment has its – own residents’ swimming pool. It has the advantage of being away PUBLISHER from the bustle of the town centre but within walking distance (10 Lance Publishing Ltd, 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, minutes to the marina and another 5 to the town centre). Kettering, Northants NN16 8NL T: 01536 512 624 It has a twin bedroom, open plan kitchen and lounge. The kitchen has a 4-ring hob, oven, microwave, toaster and washing machine. There is a family sized bathroom. The lounge E: [email protected] has a sofa (which converts into two more single beds) and a table to seat four. A TV, DVD W: www.lancepublishing.co.uk and CD player are also available. Both the lounge and bedroom have patio doors which Company Registration No. 3253372 open onto the balcony offering views over the swimming pool and across Lagos. – There is ample car parking space in front of the building. PRINTER Lance Print Ltd, 29/30 Stapledon www.algarveestatemanagement.co.uk Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6TD apt meia T: 01733 390 564 I recently visited Exercise SWIFT RESPONSE established Watchkeeper E: [email protected] PRICES: Nov to Mar £190 in Germany where I was impressed to Force Headquarters, W: www.lanceprint.co.uk Apr & Oct £255 see JHC force elements successfully delivering the alignment of – May & Sept £290 demonstrating their Interoperability in a Duty Holder and operational FURTHER INFORMATION June £330 multi-national (UK/FR) brigade construct. chains of command. W: www.mod.uk/defenceinternet/ July & Aug £410 aboutdefence/whatwedo/ he Chinook, Apache USA on Ex WILDCAT RAIDER I was delighted that so airsafetyandaviation/jhc and Merlin Force (based in Yuma but exercising at many JHC personnel were – elements also took El Centro) undertaking desert recognised in the recent COVER CREDIT part in Exercise environmental qualifications and Queens’ Birthday Honours © MoD Crown Copyright TBALTOPS which is an annual USMC interoperability training. List. It is a great reflection of exercise in the Baltic Sea the hard work which goes on involving NATO Maritime, Air I am looking forward to within the JHC. I hope that and Amphibious forces. Whilst welcoming Watchkeeper into you all have restful summer deployed they conducted the JHC. I take Operational break and look forward to essential training in order to Command (OPCOM) of 47th working and meeting with keep them match fit to meet Regiment Royal Artillery (47 Regt you in the autumn term. their contingent Readiness RA) – the Army’s Watchkeeper commitments. CHF’s 847 NAS regiment – on 31 Aug 16. The Maj Gen Richard Felton CBE Wildcats are currently in the regiment will sit under the newly Commander JHC

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Landowners receive a pre-flight safety brief Royal Navy Merlin in flight t with landowners on boardd Ex ANDES CUB Written By: Capt James Henley When I picture adventurous training in Wales, I think of rain, overcast clouds and long cold days. LandownersCHF Day Written By: Maj(Retd) Lee Bower hese sites are vital to Wednesday 25th May 2016. essential support for aviation the liaison between the flying They can work in all conditions The majority of remote the training carried The aim of the day was to training. The day provided Units and the Landowner’s. The and terrain and can use a wide Helicopter Landing Sites out by the Commando demonstrate to landowners a greater understanding of Commando Mobile Air Operations variety of insertion techniques. within the Yeovilton Helicopter Force and how their continued support the training requirement by Team also provides ground Participating landowners Tother aviation units to deliver is a critical enabler to the offering the opportunity for elements to off-site training on may be asked for land up to operating area belong to private landowners operational capability. In order operational effectiveness of the each Landowner and their private land for personnel of the about three times a year with and are offered for use to maintain and reinforce this Command Helicopter Force and family to fly in a Commando Commando Helicopter Force. any use always pre-arranged. on a good will basis. essential link with the local to allow Commando Helicopter Helicopter Force Merlin aircraft. Commando Mobile Air Operations Some landowners offer land community a ‘Landowners’ Force personnel to meet directly The day is coordinated Team are usually employed as for use after harvest or grass/ Day’ took place at Merryfield with the Landowners to thank by the Commando Mobile an elite tactical reconnaissance hay cut, whilst others have land Airfield, Ilton near Ilminster today, them for their continued Air Operations Team who are force capable of undertaking available throughout the year. Any reconnoitres of Helicopter Landing landowner considering offering Sites and establishments, as their land for use may obtain well as other reconnoitre duties further information through the within 3 Commando Brigade. Commando Helicopter Force. ven in the height of used to climbing together and summer it is difficult to be assess everyone’s ability. Initially optimistic about getting slow as we refreshed our skills and a dry week in Wales. knot knowledge, we all climbed EHowever, driving down the A5 with broad smiles on our faces as towards Betws-y-coed for a week we admired the views around us. of rock climbing, the sun was As the week progressed, beaming down on the stunning the group got to know each countryside around me, I couldn’t other, and skills improved, the help but grin at the prospect climbing started to get more of a dry week climbing. I was adventurous. As we gradually heading for a week training for increased the grade of climbs, an Army Air Corps rock climbing and the responsibilities fell to expedition to Patagonia in 2017. us (the students) to lead harder I was excited to meet the others parts of the climbs. There wasn’t on the trip, the instructors who a man among us who didn’t get would be pushing us to our limits ‘disco leg’ at one time or another and to get out on the rock face. as he clung onto the smallest On the morning of the first holds on the rock with every day we headed out for our first ounce of strength available. multi-pitch climb. After a short Whilst the inevitable rain came drive we ditched excess gear in in during the latter half of the the vans, and had a short walk to week, temperatures remained the base of the crag. The 8 strong pleasant and morale remained group, including three instructors high. The instructors pitched the picked their lines up the rock and pace of training at the perfect split into 3 groups. Everyone level so we all felt stretched by in our group of 8 had previous the end of the week, and ready climbing experience and so this for the next week’s training Landowners find out about Royal Navy fire tender (Big Red) Landowner (on right) on open tail ramp of a Royal Navy Merlin in flight first day was a stretch out to get in a few months’ time. © Photographs (All by Petty Officer Si Ethell RN)

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deployed to Norway to complete Royal Navy Aviatrix wins Arctic Survival training, which includes jumping into a frozen prestigious National lake and having to escape from it unassisted, and undertaking ‘We are the City' the cold weather flying course. Honours Next Natalie was deployed to the USA to undertake desert & Rising Stars survival training and to learn how Award to land the Sea King helicopter in dust. That was followed by an Awards Witten by: Maj (Retd) Lee Bower operational tour of Afghanistan before converting to the Merlin In Natalie’s spare time she Congratulations to the following, current Mk3 helicopter, the replacement likes to get involved with anything and former, JHC personnel who were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List: Lieutenant Natalie Grainger for the aging Sea King helicopter. active and has represented RN has won a 2016 We Are Natalie spent two enjoyable the Royal Navy at Football and years at RAF Benson before Snowboarding. In addition, The City - Rising Stars Award. Ser Award Rank Surname Force Unit Comd JHC Commendations moving back to the Fleet Air Natalie has just signed up his prestigious national training, she was streamed to join Arm’s home at RNAS Yeovilton for her first triathlon and has Army Ser Award Rank Name Force Unit award recognises the the ‘elite Commando Helicopter where she and the Squadron have recently started kitesurfing, 1 OBE Lt Col Timms 16X 4 Para achievements of talented Force’ and begin her conversion now been for just over a year. both of which she hopes to 1 Comd JHC Maj Pearce AHF 653 Sqn RAF women on their way to to the Sea King Mk4. She says that Natalie was selected to fly the compete for the Royal Navy. 2 Comd JHC Maj Mead AHF AHF HQ Tthe top and the contributions without doubt, the proudest day lead aircraft in the Commando The next challenge for Natalie 2 OBE Wg Cdr Wilson RAF Odiham RAF Odiham 3 Comd JHC ATpr Dearden ARF 9 Regt they make to their organisations of her career was in December Assault at RNAS Yeovilton Air is as Operations Officer No 2 Army AAC and society in general. Natalie 2011 when she was awarded her Day 2015, a demonstration to the on 846 Naval Air Squadron. 3 MBE Maj Clarke 16X 216 Sig Sqn 4 Comd JHC WO2 Mulkeen ARF 9 Regt is a pilot with 846 Naval Air ‘wings’ and became a frontline public (circa 40,000 spectators) From there her aspirations AAC 4 MBE Lt Col Melling ARF BATUS Squadron in the Commmando “Junglie” Pilot and one of only of our capabilities as a Force, are to continue to enjoy flying 5 Comd JHC Cpl McCarthy RAF RAF Helicpoter Force based at a small handful of women to with 15 aircraft in formation, 80 and at some stage to get RAF Odiham Odiham RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset. achieve that. ‘Junglie’ is a term troops on the ground and lots of promoted. Natalie’s current 5 MBE Flt Lt Davidson RAF Odiham RAF Odiham 6 Comd JHC Cpl Beresford RAF RAF Natalie Grainger grew up on born out of the Borneo and big explosions to boot! This year, goal is to eventually be given CGS Odiham Odiham Guernsey in the Channel Islands Malaya Emergency of the 1950s Natalie is coordinating the Assault, the reigns to command her own 7 Comd JHC FS Hamilton RAF RAF and after completing A-Levels and refers only to aircrew in the which has taken months of hard Junglie Merlin Squadron. 6 CGS Maj Harbottle RAF Odiham RAF Odiham Odiham Odiham and working in finance for a year Commando Helicopter Force. work and should hopefully be a In June Natalie was informed 7 CGS Capt Green 6 Regt AAC 6 Regt AAC decided that she wanted to join In just over a year Natalie had great Finale to Air Day 2016! that she had not only been 8 Comd JHC SSgt Reynolds RAF RAF 8 CGS Sgt Mattley 6 Regt AAC 6 Regt AAC Odiham Odiham the Royal Navy. Her mother and nominated for a “We Are The 9 CGS Maj Zipfell AHF 4 Regt AAC father had served in the Navy City - Rising Star” award but 9 Comd JHC Sqn Ldr Ashton RAF RAF Benson Benson so following suit seemed an that she had won it as well. The 10 CGS WO2 Wathey ARF 9 Regt AAC obvious choice. Natalie attended award is as a result of public CFA 10 Comd JHC A/Sgt Smith RAF RAF Benson Benson the Britannia Royal Naval vote. It is a female only award, 11 CFA SSgt Pickett AHF 4 Regt AAC College Dartmouth, at the age which is aimed at females that 11 Comd JHC SAC Payne RAF RAF 15 CFA Cap Carter ARF 1 Regt AAC of nineteen, in February 2008 are not in the headlines or at the Benson Benson and passed out in December top of their career trees. Natalie CAS Com 12 Comd JHC Cpl Sandell TSW TSW 2008. Having never flown any is over the moon that so many 13 CAS Com Mrs Horn RAF Odiham RAF Odiham 13 Comd JHC Cpl Goodall TSW TSW type of aircraft before, she found people have voted for her and DCom Ops 14 Comd JHC CPO Stopforth CHF CHF the initial flying grading fairly she says “that it is nice to be 14 DCom Sqn Ldr Martin RAF Benson RAF Benson challenging but was successful recognised and to be seen as a 15 Comd JHC CPO Millar CHF CHF Ops and continued her training at role-model to future generations 16 Comd JHC Maj (US) Smyth CHF CHF 15 DCom Sgt Dewey RAF Odiham RAF Odiham both RAF Barkston Heath and of females in Defence and in Ops Comd JHC Team subsequently RAF Shawbury. particular all the budding future At the end of initial helicopter female aviators out there!” AOC Com 17 Comd JHC Team RIGC ARF 5 Regt AAC 16 AOC 2 FS Brown RAF Odiham RAF Odiham Gp Com 18 Comd JHC Team Eng RAF RAF Transition Odiham Odiham 17 AOC 2 Sgt Cascarina RAF Odiham RAF Odiham Gp Com 19 Comd JHC Team GOLDEsp RAF RAF Odiham Odiham 18 AOC 2 Cpl Epps RAF Odiham RAF Odiham Gp Com 20 Comd JHC Team TSW Ops TSW TSW Room 19 AOC 2 Team Puma 2 RAF Benson RAF Benson Gp Team Hydraulic/ 21 Comd JHC Team CHF CHF Com Composite BMAR Bay Army MSM 20 MSM WO1 Lindsay AHF 3 Regt AAC

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team of personnel demand as demonstrated in from RAF Odiham December last year where RAF filmed with Matt Odiham responded to a UK Le Blanc and world National Emergency situation Arenowned professional rally to assist with flooding in the driver Ken Block with his wildly North West. Working alongside modified 845bhp ‘Hoonicorn’ personnel from 2nd Battalion Mustang in central London. The Duke of Lancaster’s Regt, The episode demonstrated the the Chinook lifted 500 tonnes heavy lift capability and versatility of sandbags to block a gap in of the CH-47 Chinook and the the failing flood defences. expertise of the personnel The capabilities of the who support and deliver this Chinook, part of Joint Helicopter Final a fantastic contribution to the the end of an era as we bid a final capability; from engineers to Command, has proved itself in Royal Air Force during its service. farewell to Merlin helicopters after aircrew, Mobile Air Operations a plethora of environments and 845 Naval Air Squadron will almost 15 years of operating from Team to photography experts. continues in its role as a resilient now fly the aircraft to RNAS RAF Benson. From a personal Filming with Top Gear aviation presence around the Goodbye Yeovilton in Somerset where point of view as a former OC 28 provided the opportunity to world, delivering UK Defence to Merlin they will join their colleagues Squadron it is with some sadness participate in additional lift capability on the battlefield from 846 Naval Air Squadron, that I watched the final aircraft capability training, a skill in high and in crisis response. Written By: Nikki Hamilton who departed RAF Benson last depart and reflected on the The final Merlin helicopter departed year. Together, operating under success that the RAF has had with RAF Benson for a new life at Royal Naval the Commando Helicopter the Merlin. I also have no doubt Air Station Yeovilton on 16th June. Force, they will continue to that this success will continue with provide outstanding support to the Royal Navy. It has been an he Merlin Force the Medical Emergency Response the Royal Marines and maritime absolute pleasure to work with officially transferred to Team in Iraq, to transporting the operations across the globe. the Commando Helicopter Force the Royal Navy on 30 counter-improvised explosive Group Captain Simon and I wish them the very best of September 2014 and device team in Afghanistan; the Paterson, RAF Benson’s Station luck as they complete their move Ttoday the final Merlin helicopter medium support helicopter made Commander, said: “Today was back to RNAS Yeovilton.” bid a fond farewell to RAF Benson as they flew to their new home at RNAS Yeovilton. The Merlin came into Service with the Royal Air Force in 2001 and contributed to combat and humanitarian operations for over a decade before being transferred to the Royal Navy. From supporting the Stabilisation Force in Bosnia, to evacuating military and civilian casualties as

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has supported the annual a real honour to be part of that the Moor event (having taken the baton success and hopefully Merlin Merlins on evacuate casualties in a hurry." from the Sea King Mk4), it will be welcomed back again Merlin is also proving to gave the crews the chance to next and in future years.” Commando Merlins from the Commando Helicopter Force have proved be quite a crowd-pleaser. see youngsters challenging As the event draws to a their worth at the annual Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor this weekend. Thousands of people watching themselves, as a team, in some close for 2016, all members the start of the Ten Tors arduous conditions to achieve of 846 NAS look forward to Challenge were treated to the the success and jubilation of returning in support of this Merlins practicing tactical flying crossing that finish line! It was great event next year. over Dartmoor's famous Tors. upporting the event for for any potential tasking or And the Merlin is making a The Detachment Commander the first time following a developing emergency. big difference to the Ten Tors said “Ten Tors was an excellent the retirement of the Sea "The Merlin has done Challenge planning team: opportunity for the Commando King earlier this year, two everything that we have asked of "We have spent a good deal Merlins of 846 NAS to utilise Saircraft from RNAS Yeovilton's it over the weekend," said Chief of time exercising and training their proficiency in the field 846 Naval Air Squadron were Petty Officer Louise Wrightson, with the Dartmoor Rescue Group environment of Dartmoor on call to transport casualties if Senior Engineering Watch Chief for this exercise," said Lt Josh to support of a very worth- required and react should the for the detachment. "A lot of Albon. "Merlin is faster, bigger while cause. The aircraft weather worsen, day and night. our operations mean we often and can lift a whole lot more than deployed and operated from Along with the aircrew have to work with minimal the Sea King. We can cover the Okehampton Camp throughout and aircraft, a team made equipment and from field entire length of the moor in less and provided the essential up of engineers, re-fuelers locations. Dartmoor has been a than 15 minutes and carry up CASEVAC cover that the event and support staff kept the good test for our new aircraft; to 20 passengers which would demands. Moreover, as the first aircraft serviceable and ready they've come out of it well." make the difference if we have to year that Commando Merlin

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service as Mk2s until at least 2025. The programme was delivered Puma Life Extension by Puma 2 Gazelle Project Team, working in close cooperation with Puma Force at RAF Benson and Programme Delivers the Programme Management Office in Army HQ Air Manoeuvre Support as Chinook withdrew Capability (AM Cap). The design Written by: Lt Cdr Jon Howe from the country for the last time. and qualification were provided over longer distances. It also April 2016 marked a year of deployed The LEP almost stalled in by Airbus Helicopters (AH, has improved armour, providing operations for the new Puma HC Mk2. 2010, when the Strategic Defence formerly Eurocopter) and aircraft better protection for the aircraft, and Security Review made modification itself was conducted its passengers and its crew. The n December 2009, the to upgrade the fleet and, only 5½ sweeping cuts across Defence first in France and then the increased lift capacity is clearly Secretary of State for Defence years later, Puma Force deployed (many will recall emotive issues majority at AH Romania; final work demonstrated in the heat of the had announced to Parliament to Afghanistan with 3 of the Mk2 such as Nimrod and Harrier). was also carried out at AH UK in summer when, with full armour that the Puma Life Extension helicopters. They took on the Fortunately, the emphasis on Oxfordshire and at RAF Benson. fit, the aircraft can still transport IProgramme (LEP) would go ahead role of Operation TORAL Aviation battlefield helicopters at the From the perspective of The programme spanned previous Op TORAL Detachment every day bringing new and 8 passengers – in the same time, and the widely appreciated Mr Alan Draper, the DE&S the period of disaggregation Commander: “I always enjoyed exciting challenges. I have learnt situation with the same armour utility of the Puma platform, Programme Leader for the from Main Building to the single flying the Puma HC1 but the valuable work and life skills while Puma HC1 would have been saw it through. However, the LEP: “Airbus Helicopters have Services and, as a result, Puma Puma HC2 is a real leap forward, operating in Afghanistan and, unable to carry any passengers. number of airframes and the been proactive, flexible and LEP was one of the first to it has significantly expanded alongside earning my medal, The new autopilot is another size of the Puma Force had to be focused on the needs of the deliver as Army HQ set up its the capability of the airframe it’s given me a great sense of leap in capability: it assists reduced in order to persuade the Force. Pragmatism on the part Cap structure. The governance and increased safety margins in pride and achievement.” the pilots in flying the aircraft Treasury that it was affordable. of all of those stakeholders model they established has been many areas. It’s more powerful, The LEP has had a significant and is most significant during Puma HC Mk1 retired in saw us through the spending held up as the example for other has longer range and also has impact on the aircraft’s ability to ‘brownout’ landings when dust 2012 and the LEP was needed blight and then willingness to Major Change Programmes, both more modern and more capable support the NATO mission. With can obscure the pilots’ vision. In to provide essential safety and put in the hard work, together, in the HQ and across Defence. communications and navigation engines which are both 30% more these situations the autopilot capability updates, allowing the led directly to early delivery In terms of the aircraft itself, equipment. It is still a rewarding powerful and 30% more fuel can hover the aircraft even original airframes to continue in and success on operations.” the original Turbomeca Turmo III aircraft to fly like the HC1 but efficient, coupled with increased when the pilots' references are C4 engines have been replaced it now allows us to deliver a lot fuel capacity, the aircraft can lift limited, thus reducing the risk in with more powerful Makila 1A1s, more support to the frontline.” significantly greater payloads conducting these landings. incorporating collective pitch The aircraft was first flown by anticipators. This, along with a Puma Force in August 2013. Over Digital Automatic Flying Control the following 18 months they System (DAFCS) has eliminated brought the aircraft into service, the control complexity for which developing and delivering the the Mk1 had become notorious. training pillar of the capability and, The Makilas offer greater high- in February 2015, 5 weeks ahead density-altitude performance but of schedule, the LEP achieved are also more efficient and there Initial Operating Capability. is the option to extend the range Full Operating Capability was further using auxiliary fuel tanks. delivered in January 2016 but The LEP has also introduced a Puma 2 has been delivering glass cockpit with an integrated vital lift to Resolute Support, Helmet Mounted Display and the on-going NATO mission in replaced most of the avionics, Afghanistan, since Spring 2015. removing years of obsolescence. The deployment is supported All the capabilities expected of from RAF Benson by both 33 and a battlefield helicopter are still 230 Sqns. The work consists of there too: under-slung loads, moving personnel and equipment deployment of troops by abseiling between the numerous NATO or fast roping, beyond-line-of- bases, avoiding the threat to sight and secure communications, surface travel from roadside instrument and night clearances, bombs. The Puma makes up ballistic protection and crew- roughly 10% of the aviation served weapons. Two aircraft can assets supporting NATO, but be loaded into a C17 for rapid typically provides up to a third deployment and clearances for of the passenger moves. air transportation by C130 and According to SAC Ollie A400M are being developed. Jeffs: “Op TORAL has been Sqn Ldr Chris Greenwood is a a rewarding experience with

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became home to the Merlin facilities being installed to Force. It handed the type over accommodate the OCU and to 845 NAS of the Commando facilitate the world-class tuition Helicopter Force in July last year. provided to ab-initio students With the now Royal Navy and crews returning to RAF Merlins gradually moving Support Helicopter aviation. to their new home at RNAS The Squadron had elected not Yeovilton and combat operations to celebrate its centenary the in Afghanistan officially over, previous November, having only spare capacity was foreseen at reformed three weeks earlier, RAF Benson and the growing instead taking a slightly longer UK Chinook Force was likely to run-up by combining the event place pressure on the facilities with the opening of its new at RAF Odiham; to put this into hangar this year. During the perspective, the RAF is the ceremony the Squadron was largest operator of the Boeing reviewed by His Royal Highness Chinook outside of the United Prince Michael of Kent. States. The decision was taken The parade was conducted to stand down the Operational in front of a Chinook and Puma Conversion Flight (OCF), which helicopter, both of which Infantry Brigade. If you remember could never have done this can to produce the unexpected had for many years served as C had been decorated to mark the Merlins, you may recall that without this Serco team; their under significant time pressure. Flight on 18(B) Squadron, and the occasion. The Puma has they displayed the Kukris on drive and determination has been Of course none of that compares relocate it to Benson where it temporary decals which have the tail so the inspiration for one of the major reasons why the to the pressure my colleagues would merge with the Puma OCF been applied to the cabin doors the livery was to combine those work has been finished on time on the Chinook Force have lived to assume the distinguished only; whilst 28 Squadron utilises two recognisable emblems and and just like our engineers they with over the past decade or so number plate of 28 Squadron. the airframes, they remain turn it into a piece of tail art.” have to balance that with routine on operations around the world. The Squadron became ‘pooled’ assets which are shared Funding of the three special Station tasks that are required I’m a very new face here but all operational in October 2015 with frontline Squadrons and tails and complete respray along the way. The week after have spent long periods of time under the command of Wing could be deployed at short of the 18 Squadron aircraft the 28 Squadron cab exited the away from family and loved ones, 28 Squadron completes Commander Marty Lock, notice, meaning any permanent (the first respray to take place bay they had another airframe putting themselves at significant returning to their original training colours could adversely impact at Odiham in over ten years) in there for rectification work risk to save lives and deliver role and becoming a joint operational flexibility. was assisted by Serco as part on the cabin floor and with that capability in some very hostile Operational Conversion Unit The Chinook however, of a wider PR exercise. It’s return to the norm comes the and challenging theatres. These Trio of special (OCU) for the RAF’s Chinook Mk4 is ‘on the Squadron books’ fair to say that without that end of quite a journey for them. liveries offer a brief chance to and Puma Mk2. On completion and therefore isolated from commitment, much of this As for whether the three were reflect on that and the sacrifices of the training course, qualified the deployable fleet whilst would not have been possible! worth it – that’s for the public and successes recorded by Chinook pilots and crewmen it remains with the OCU; Flt Lt Andy Donovan: “We to decide. We’ve done all we 100 years of history.” scheme Chinooks from 28 Squadron are posted to this allowed the airframe to Written by: Tom Mercer (Aviation Highlights) 7, 18(B) or 27 Squadron at RAF receive the same treatment Odiham where they continue as the 27 and 18 Squadron 28 (Army Cooperation) s the First World Honours for its involvement on to fly the Mk4 and some go on commemorative aircraft. Squadron was formed War got underway, the Italian Front, the Squadron to complete a further course Unlike the 18 Squadron as a training unit on 7th it became apparent is no longer on the frontline but which allows them to operate special from last year, the November 1915 and that the Squadron was the personnel of 28 still have the newly-delivered Mk6. scheme that’s been applied Adestined to evolve into a frontline a very important role to play The Chinook Mk5 will shortly to the 28 Chinook was based initially operated a variety of aircraft including combat unit and in 1917 was in today’s Royal Air Force. become a regular sight on the mainly on the Squadron the Avro 504, Sopwith deployed to mainland Europe, After a short time flying the Hampshire skyline too when badge that was approved by Pup, Henry Farman equipped with the Sopwith Lysander and Hurricane during they arrive back from upgrade, King Edward VIII in 1936. F20, Bristol Scout, Airco Camel. Almost a century after World War Two, 28 Squadron having begun their lives at Mk3 Flt Lt Andy Donovan, 27 Sqn DH2 and Airco DH5. being awarded its first Battle went on to serve in Burma standard. The other half of 28 explained “At the request of conducting reconnaissance Squadron’s output is focused 18 Squadron, the scheme we missions for the Army. The on the Puma Mk2 and upon delivered for that aircraft told a Squadron re-equipped numerous finishing the training course, story but the design for this one times during its post-war time crews move the short distance is a little more simplistic, as per in the Far East, flying jet aircraft between hangars at Benson to the 27 Squadron equivalent. The like the Vampire, Venom and join either 33 or 230 Squadron. two images that inspired the Hunter before converting to To mark the centenary, a Royal design were the demi-Pegasus rotary types in the late 1960s. Parade took place at Benson from the Squadron badge and When Hong Kong was formally on 7th April 2016, in what had the crossed Kukri flash which handed back to China in 1997 previously been 78 Squadron’s has been associated with 28 the Squadron disbanded and hangar. The hangar has since Squadron since 1994 and marks didn’t see active service again been given an enormous facelift a long-standing association with until 2001 when RAF Benson with brand new purpose-built the now-disbanded 48 Gurkha

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27 Sqn on legs' and complete essential manner. The Chinook force was qualifications required for now ready to provide assistance subsequent tasking. The Chinook to 'the Republic of Avalon'. force arrived very well placed by The exercise was now fully Ex GRIFFIN comparison to other operators, underway and HMS Ocean was after the work they put in recently planning the move from her waters in Exercise SOUTH WEST SWORD. south of Plymouth to the Bristol As a result the training burden Channel, allowing its current 'fleet STRIKE was greatly reduced, allowing 27 of aircraft' to advance to Forward Squadron to get off to a running Operating Base (FOB) Templeton. Written by: Flt Lt Mark Robson start, only requiring minimal deck This time was to be used to landings for crews to complete provide joint force support. On Tuesday 5 April 2016, 27 Squadron deployed their qualifications. This was Missions were soon promulgated two Chinook Mk4 helicopters to HMS Ocean to achieved within days. The next from HMS Bulwark, which saw the embark in support of Exercise GRIFFIN STRIKE. obstacle would be to gain a skill a number of troop insertions and which few Chinook operators the movement of an array of loads he contingent was led to the fictitious ‘Avalonian’ have the opportunity to learn, lifted in support of the mission by B Flight who this government, amidst unrest Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) by the Chinook force, including year have taken up the from extremist groups bred training. This sees crews lifting Landrovers, Pinzgauer and 105 maritime role for the within the neighbouring region a variety of under slung loads Guns. All the while Apache TChinook force and have been of 'Dragonia'. Along with our from the rear of the ship, all attack helicopters were providing working tirelessly to meet the presence on HMS Ocean, further while it is riding the seas and support (including live firing) with stringent training requirements Naval support was given to the coordinating movements on deck further intelligence offered by in place to allow them to fulfil exercise through HMS Bulwark (the with various other aircraft. Despite the Wildcat force. A total of four this need. Over thirty personnel, controlling ship), RFA Lyme Bay such complications and a lack mixed aviation missions were consisting of five crews and and the French Ship Dixmude. of experience from a number of completely on the directions from supporting elements, embarked The opening days of the operators and personnel handling the crewmen who are much better along with an Apache and Wildcat exercise provided time for the load, this training was quickly placed to direct them down onto force in order to provide support personnel to 'find their sea achieved in an impressive and safe the deck. Despite this 27 Squadron were able to step up to the plate and complete the required tasks. The time had come to forward locate from HMS Ocean and this was due to be a testing time for the two RAF Chinooks which had in 'the field' at FOB Templeton. the end of the exercise, the already been working tirelessly. The ground phase witnessed levels of professionalism shone As the only heavy lift aircraft the arrival of the Merlin force, through and four helicopter embarked, the momentous task of giving some much needed support types came together again in moving the Chinook, Apache and to some now tiring Chinooks. support of the final push to aid Wildcat forces (over 150 people) While the end was in sight at this the ‘Avalonian’ government. along with all their equipment point, no one could take their On 23 April, the Chinook fell on us. The task was clear; eye off the ball as the threat force was to return to RAF everything had to be moved levels were increasing. Thankfully, Odiham, now down to a single within a seven hour window. The downtime on the ship had been aircraft after one was forced logistics however, were somewhat minimised through ‘inspirational’ to return early for engineering more complicated. After hours tactics briefs, giving crews a work. It was clear the exercise of work, groups of people were head start. Amongst daily tasks had been an overwhelming broken down into manageable in support of the exercise, the success. The extremist groups chalks and equipment was focus was on the final operation had been quashed. Personnel had allocated to each one to maximise which thankfully had been undoubtedly learned an extensive completed from HMS Ocean with the Chinooks’ potential. With pushed back a day giving all amount and the RAF Chinook fleet overwhelming success. Of note, no room for error the Chinooks much needed additional time in once again proved its necessity one of these missions required were ready and with impressive the field. This time did present within the modern tri-service tasking at night from FS Dixmude. efforts from operating crews and a rare opportunity for a multi environment. Over the course Now it is worth expressing at this personnel shepherding and an helicopter type tactics sortie of the three week exercise one point that FS Dixmude has some outstanding performance from the in which a mixed formation of hundred and twenty flying extremely stringent requirements engineering team, it was another helicopters were able to test their hours were amassed along for Chinooks to be able to use its impressive success. Not only had electronic warfare skills against with one hundred and seventy deck which upon arrival become they managed to complete this an SA6 simulator in the vicinity. deck landings during day and relatively clear why. It requires the in five return trips per aircraft, it It was time for the final mission, night. 27 Squadron will now pilot to land on the front of the was all complete in little over five and while you may have expected eagerly await their next challenge ship with no references and relying hours. Ex GRIFFIN STRIKE was now personnel to have their eye on embarked, on Ex BALTOPS.

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Exercise the Forward Operating Base Puma Force sees its 1AAC Freedom of (FOB) for the exercise, which saw 75 personnel in total deploy, Wincanton Parade including 11 trainee aircrew. busiest month so far on Merlin Complete with personal weapons Written by: Capt Chris Sudworth and accommodated in 12 x 12 tents, the aim was to simulate In October 2014, 1 Regiment Army Air Corps moved and expose to environments from its home in Germany, where it first formed Storm that can be expected during Operation Toral up 45 years ago, to RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. Written By: contingency operations. Lt Cdr Alex Hampson 16 Simulated ground and air Written by: Flt Lt Rhian Watts FURTHER n re-establishing itself as threats replicated the deployment INFORMATION the Wildcat BRH Regiment The Operational of force elements to a non- The Puma 2 has been deployed in support of and deploy as a formed of the Army Air Corps, Conversion Flight (OCF) permissive environment, where Operation TORAL for 15 months and over has unit, working together both Operation RESOLUTE SUPPORT 1 Regiment faced many of 846 NAS deployed for together with 40 Commando’s in the UK and overseas. demonstrates NATO's enduring Ichallenges. Integration into the D Coy, located at Rollestone recently seen its busiest period to date. five days to Rollestone The Chief of Staff said: “In commitment to Afghanistan. local community was a particular Camp on Salisbury Camp throughout the exercise; etween 23 April and all contribute to Operation my 4 months here this has The mission commenced on concern for the Regiment. The Plain as part of Exercise the mission was to provide 22 May the Pumas RESOLUTE SUPPORT, within been the busiest period of 1 January 2015, following the local town of Wincanton, which was MERLIN STORM 1-16. humanitarian assistance and moved 1950 passengers which the UK’s tasks form tasking and with the burden end of Operation HERRICK home to many of the members of military support. Two tasking and 3890kg of freight Operation TORAL. There are a of significant restrictions on on 31 December 2014, and is 1AAC, proved a very welcoming his deployment was lines, surging to three, enabled Bin 208 hours of flying, which number of coalition bases across road moves it has placed more based on the principles of train, community, and in late 2015 the culmination of day and night support in the is 20% above their normal Kabul and the Puma, along with emphasis on personnel moving advise and assist and does not Wincanton offered 1AAC the cheers and flags. Mayor Howard conversion training form of trooping, fast-roping, hours. The increase was largely the other coalition air assets, is by air. This coupled with the involve international troops honour of the freedom of the town. Ellard awarded the freedom to onto the Merlin HC winching, reconnaissance and down to the change over vital in ensuring that personnel harsh environment, which puts deploying in a combat role. In order to be awarded the the Regiment, and Lt General Sir TMk3, providing the Commando Joint Personnel Recovery serials. of personnel on Operation and equipment can move pressure on the serviceability freedom, the Regiment was to Gary Coward received the salute Helicopter Force trainees of 24 The operating area stretched from TORAL (known as a RIP) and an across the area as required. of the aircraft, shows what parade through the town with as the VIP of the Regiment. Lt Course with operational tasking Sennybridge to Northolt and back increase in routine tasking. The personnel within the a great job the aircrew, drums beating and Guidon flying, Col Lucy Giles, Sandhurst Old and training prior to disposal to to the Junglies’ more familiar area The Pumas provide support detachment are mostly from engineers and support staff and then, after an inspection College Commander and resident frontline Commando squadrons. of Dartmoor, which saw operations to a multitude of nations that RAF Benson in Oxfordshire have been doing here.” from the Mayor of Wincanton, of Wincanton, attended as the VIP Prior to this point, students with the Dartmoor Rescue Group fix bayonets as a sign of the of the town. Once the parade was undergo five weeks of ground in preparation for the upcoming freedom and march through completed, the various pubs of school followed by a 40 sortie Ten Tors challenge. A total of 456 the town a second time. The Wincanton invited the Regiment to simulator package at RAF Benson troops were moved approximately parade itself took place on the stay in the town for a free drink, an before getting hold of the 2000 miles during 68 hours 26th of June 2016, led by the CO offer that was gratefully accepted. aircraft at RNAS Yeovilton. The flying, which demonstrated the of 1AAC, Lt Col Gavin Rundle. Being awarded the freedom aircraft sorties are comprised upgraded range, endurance and The Band of the Kings Division of a town is a great honour, and a of 30 flights broken down into 5 lift capability of the Merlin over accompanied the Regiment, as prestigious event for any regiment. phases from basic and advanced the Sea King Mk4 it replaced. did mounted officers from the For 1AAC, it will hold an important handling, to instrument flying, Excellent serviceability throughout Avon and Somerset Police. The place in the Regimental history, night flying and the operational was maintained by the round the weather was fantastic, and the not only as an honour in itself, but phase. Exercise MERLIN STORM clock efforts of the engineers turnout from the townspeople also as an important milestone was the last element of the as they continued to refine the was astounding. As the regiment in the Regiment’s integration final phase and provided the techniques required to operate marched up main street, over one into its new role and location in opportunity to put into effect the Merlin from the austere thousand Wincantonites, many of Somerset. 1 Regiment Army Air all that had been taught prior. locations that will be required whom had turned out from local Corps is proud to hold the freedom Rollestone Camp on Salisbury of it during amphibious and schools, greeted the Regiment with of the town of Wincanton. Plain Training Area acted as contingency operations.

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the Freedom of the Town. The Regiment has exercised its right End of to march through the town with drums beating and bayonets fixed on a number of occasions, most recently on Thu 21 May 15 to say a Dishforth Flying final farewell to the local area just before drawdown began in earnest. for 9 Regt AAC A smaller ‘family affair’ parade was held in the Barracks on Sat 23 Written by: Maj Matt Balow Relief Landing Ground, the main provided support to many large previous contracted solution. Apr 2016, followed by an all ranks part of the base was repurposed and small scale exercises and During its time in Dishforth party. This event was attended On Thu 12 May 2016 as a Home Office Police Training held Lynx VHR commitments, 9 Regiment AAC forged a by invited dignitaries, Regimental many decades of military Centre. It accommodated LAND and LitM. More recently the strong bond with the local town personnel and their families; a flying came to an end many Police Officers from Flying Sqns deployed in rotation of Boroughbridge. This highly significant number of old comrades at Dishforth in North around the country during the to provide the Avn MEDEVAC amicable relationship was formally also made the effort to attend. Yorkshire as a Lynx four Miners’ Strike in the 1980s. capability to BATUK in lieu of the recognised by the award of The final flight, made up of four up of fuel was in order prior to clockwise around the capital. It from Dishforth marks both the end ship formation from In 1991 9 Regt AAC, which Lynx MK9A aircraft, departed on Phase 2 - the last lift. The route then transited the RAF Odiham of my time commanding 9 Regt 9 Regiment Army Air had recently been formed at a two phase goodbye to Yorkshire south biased towards the east MATZ en route to the home of AAC, and the end of the Regt at Corps departed the nearby Topcliffe, arrived to make and other AAC airfields. In Phase so the formation could take Army Aviation at Middle Wallop. Dishforth. It’s a hugely significant Airfield for the final time. Dishforth Airfield its home; it 1 the flight toured the local area to fuel at the former Lynx base at The poignant final departure was occasion for all of us, with most would remain so for the next 25 say farewell to iconic landmarks and Wattisham Station, now home witnessed by the press and the having established close and AF Dishforth, as it was years. During the Regiment’s time villages such as the Kilburn White to the Apache which was first last remaining members of the lasting links with the local area. then known, commenced in Dishforth it has played a key Horse, Harrogate, Ripon, Pateley brought into Service and proven Regt. A sense of satisfaction for Yorkshire is a county that we view flying operations early role supporting both combat and Bridge, Leyburn and York Minster. on operations by 9 Regt AAC. a job well done was tempered as home and it will be missed by in 1936 as part of 4 humanitarian operations around This received coverage from BBC It had been planned to take the with sadness at the end of the all who have served here. Indeed, RGroup Bomber Command and the world. These include the Radio York with a number of local four ship through the London AAC’s only presence in the north. I have personally been based continued as an RAF Station Former Republic of Yugoslavia, residents calling in to say that they Heli Lanes but sadly due to last The current and last here for 8 years over my career.” until the 1970s. Then, although Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and the had waved to the passing aircraft. minute ATC manpower issues Commanding Officer of 9 Regt the airfield was maintained as a Philippines. At home the Regiment On return to Dishforth a top the formation was diverted AAC remarked “The final flight Farewell “Shiney 9”.

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Meet the Team e, at the JHC Born on the Barbican in Plymouth, JHC AH SAFETY & ASSURANCE Safety Team, are Cause had no choice but to join the here to promote Dark Blue Heroes and wage war Top Col Alex Tucker (Late AAC) E: [email protected] and develop on the open seas. Although in the T: 01264 381257 Wa safer working environment past half of his career, spanning 30 JHC SO1 AIR SAFETY for operations both in the years, he hasn’t even seen a ship Wg Cdr Russ Norman RAF UK and Worldwide. We try let alone sailed in one! An aircraft E: JHC-SA-AirSafety- [email protected] and publicise Safety through mechanic, Grubber by trade, he is T: 01264 381563 numerous channels, and LZDZ well versed in all things that can be should provide us with an even hit back into shape with the plastic JHC SO1 GROUND SAFETY Mr Brian Bailey wider audience to get the Safety mallet (including young technicians). E: JHC-SA-Grnd-Safety- message across. This regular CHIEF CAUSE RN Not scared of shouting lots and [email protected] feature will strive to communicate blowing off steam, he is a keen T: 01264 381464 the safety issues, concerns, member of the Field Gun team and JHC SO1 UAS solutions and progress of a very believes very strongly in toeing the 5 Aviation Lt Col Rob Foy RA busy Force and we expect each line. Jack Speak aplenty, he hopes E: [email protected] T: 01264 381343 unit will support us in achieving a to educate the other services. successful message. This issue’s Risks to Life JHC SO2 UAS article will be an introduction Maj Charlie Harmer RA E: [email protected] to the team and some snippets (defined as the risk of T: 01264 381502 of important information. All Born up north, tried desperately Reporting current safety team members’ to be an infantryman but to no death or serious injury) JHC SO2 SAFETY POLICY Sqn Ldr Bob Higgins RAF details can be found at the avail, however, was accepted into E: JHC-SA-SafetyPolicy- edges of each page, along with the AAC in 1982. He has a good • Controlled Flight Into Terrain (Terrain/Obstacles) Culture [email protected] some helpful information on memory for all regulations (just not • Mid-Air Collision T: 01264 381075 safety publications, references the current ones) and will follow • Hostile Action DESCRIPTION OF REPORTING TYPES: RA1410 REFERS JHC SO2 RISK MANAGEMENT and websites. We have also them to the letter unless work is • Controlled Flight Into Terrain (Degraded Visual Environment) All Air Safety Occurrences and failures of safety controls (including Sqn Ldr Ben Coleman RAF recruited 3 new members into involved. A sucker for all things • Lack of Embarked Experience those that originate in areas such as logistics, infrastructure and E: JHC-SA-RiskMgmt- [email protected] our team – Maj Mishap, Chief ‘80s, WHAM still lives; he shows other support) must be reported and investigated to a suitable T: 01264 381176 Cause, and Sgt Slip, introductions his age when behind the screen here are two risks that flight with low ambient light. depth in order that causes are understood, lessons identified are separately. They will be providing with his one finger typing! He are defined as controlled Commander JHC must ensure promulgated and appropriate action taken. Timely and accurate JHC SO2 FLIGHT SAFETY feedback to your comments and understands nothing but briefs like flight into terrain (CFIT). that all risks are at least Tolerable occurrence reporting is required to notify all relevant agencies of Lt Cdr ‘Butch’ Cassidy RN MAJOR E: JHC-SA-FlightSafety- also imparting their own pearls an expert so likes to think he can MISHAP AAC This is to distinguish and As Low As Reasonably actual and potential hazards, identify causal factors, initiate further [email protected] of wisdom in future issues. influence all around him. Interested Tbetween differing conditions Practicable (ALARP). A risk is investigation where appropriate and enable data capture and analysis. T: 01264 381487 in racket sports, mainly squash; he during flight profiles. CFIT (Terrain considered ALARP when the There are 4 main occurrence report types: JHC SO2 SAFETY POLICY is never shy of knocking a few balls /Obstacles) describes the risk of cost of further reduction is & REGULATION around or making his views heard. colliding with obstructions during ‘grossly disproportionate’ to the Sqn Ldr Andy Gray RAF E: JHC-SA-SafetyPolicyReg- So is looking forward to sharing normal operating conditions e.g. benefits of the risk reduction. INITIAL REPORT SIGNIFICANT OCCURRENCE [email protected] his thoughts on Safety matters! masts, aerials, hill sides. CFIT In order to be concise when Must be raised following any NOTIFICATIONS (SON) T: 01264 381504 (Degraded Visual Environment) annotating, both risks and accident or any serious or sensitive A SON must be raised by the JHC SO3 RISK MANAGEMENT refers to the risk of operating threats are grouped under incident. It is essential that Initial relevant Operating Duty Holder, Lt ‘Bing’ Chandler RN in demanding flying conditions headings as Risks to Life but may Reports are completed as soon Accountable Manager, Project E: JHC-SA-RiskMgmt- Born in Essex, Slip joined the RAF i.e. Dust/Snow Landings, night have broader connotations. as possible so that MOD staff Team/Type Airworthiness Authority [email protected] T: 01264 381776 in 2000 after her dream to become can alert key personnel who will or unit in order to bring noteworthy a TV celebrity failed to materialise. MITIGATION IN PROCESS need to take action. The format occurrences to the attention JHC SO3 ASSURANCE A supplier by trade, she has little FOR THE TOP 5 AVIATION for an Initial report is detailed of Director General Defence Capt Neil Grannell AAC E: JHC-SA-Assurance- time for regulations and prefers RISKS TO LIFE: within Annex B to RA1410. These Safety Authority. Occasions [email protected] to do things her way, as she thinks Wire Strike Protection Systems reports must be updated as more requiring a SON are summarized T: 01264 381176 it’s easier like that. She’s an expert –addition of Wire Cutters to aircraft information becomes available. within Annex A to RA1410. JHC SO3 Analysis at acquiring things, a result of Moving Map Tablets – show Mrs Becky Dean being extremely resourceful. Her the location of wires DEFENCE AIR SAFETY ERROR MANAGEMENT E: JHC-SA-SafetyAnalysis- favourite pasttimes are triathlon, Traffic Awareness Systems – OCCURRENCE REPORT (DASOR) SYSTEM (EMS) REPORT FORM [email protected] T: 01264 381467 skiing, and parachuting (really alerts you about adjacent aircraft All occurrences (including those A unit level method for the initial SGT SLIP RAF anything that keeps her out of Defensive Aids Suite Upgrades – described in an Initial Report reporting of hazard observations JHC SO3 DAEMS the office). When she does find systems to counter missile attack or a SON) must be reported through an EMS. Introduced WO1 Ian Fowler E: JHC-SA-SafetyDAEMS- some spare time, she enjoys Digital Automatic Flight Control and distributed as a DASOR through the Defence Aviation Error [email protected] watching The Only Way is Essex System and 3D Conformal submitted via ASIMS. A guide to Management System (DAEMS) T: 01264 784668 and Eastenders (both of which Symbology – systems to reduce reportable occurrences is held project, this report is standardized she was turned down for). helicopter flying workload at Annex C to RA 1410. ASIMS throughout Defence Aviation and Please note that due to Engagement with Navy Command is our corporate memory tool. referred to as an In-Form. All Air movement of office space, the telephone numbers may change – prioritisation for JHC helicopters Safety related In-Form reports must so use email addresses. for training space on Decks be transferred to ASIMS as a DASOR.

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