“Green Eel” Exercises Exams to Exam Latest Anti-Submarine Tactics in the Severe Waters of Norway
For two weeks, the Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 helicopter fought complex underwater information battles on Norwegian and German submarines and Norwegian fjords. This mission involves international exercises involving British, Norwegian and German navys.“Green Eel”It was held as part of the
The aircraft departed from RNAS Cartrose Base in Cornwall and headed towards Norway’s spectacular Haconsvern helicopter base, located on a cliff overlooking the fjord near Bergen. One helicopter was deployed each from 824 and 814 squadrons, and more than 80 men in the air and ground were supported.
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The main purpose is to actively detect and track submarines in actual operational activities in complex underwater environments. The target for the exercise is the Norwegian Navy submarine.HNoMS UtvaerAnd the German Navy submarineU34It was.
The simulation includes Norwegian frigates.HNoMS Thor Heyerdahlother Norwegian naval vessels, and German support ships.FGS Mainalso participated.
This is the second time a pilot from Cultrose has participated in this “Green Eel” exercise. Lt. Col. Steve Haton, helicopter instructor for the 824 Squadron, said of the significance of the operation: “The team welcomed the opportunity to return to the fjords again. This harsh environment is a great place to hone your anti-submarine capabilities.”
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