Illustrious heads to sea - with an airgroup
Posted by the RN yesterday. Illustrious departs Monday.
During the deployment, the ship will carry Ground Attack Harriers flown by Royal Navy and RAF pilots from the Naval Strike Wing and No 1 (Fighter) Squadron Royal Air Force, both part of the UK’s Joint Force Harrier. Also on board will be Merlin Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters from 814 Naval Air Squadron.
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Last edited by Navaleye; 19th Jan 2008 at 05:05.