Originally Posted by
Fareastdriver
That would have been the Admiral's Barge. Also used to get retiring/resigning fixed wing pilots their licences.
Flag Officer, Naval Air Command's Sea Heron:
On the subject of Admiral's barges, there are lots of photos on the 'Net of models of Sea Devon XK895 in an overall green scheme - but I've never seen any evidence that the actual aircraft was ever painted thus. Can anyone confirm either way ?