The de Havilland Sea Vampire was the first jet-powered plane to land on an aircraft carrier. The Vampire Mk II aircraft model has been preserved at the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum.

Entering Royal Air Force service in 2024, the aircraft joined No. 31 Squadron ‘The Goldstars', with 16 airframes currently planned for service, although the option for further orders is available.

On this day, December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Chief ...

A Royal Navy helicopter dubbed the "Land Rover of the skies" is making its final flypast. The Sea King Mk4 has been flying for 36 years with the Commando Helicopter Force, based at RNAS Yeovilton ...

King Charles Makes a Surprise Sea Visit to Aircraft Carrier with a Very Familiar Name. ... King Charles inspecting some of the Royal Navy staff on board HMS Prince of Wales on Tues. Mar. 4, 2025.

John Sergeant celebrates one of Britain's most iconic aircraft, the Sea King helicopter, uncovering the stories of the people who owe their lives to this great bird. John Sergeant presents a TV ...

The reign of the RN Sea King HC4 comes to an end They say that legends aren’t born, but made.The reputation of the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) Sea King HC4 fleet has been ...

The last remaining Sea King helicopter in Royal Navy service was retired on Sept. 26, 2018. ... Combat Aircraft, and many others, covering aviation, defense, war, industry, intelligence, ...

Britain to send Sea King helicopters to Ukraine: Iconic aircraft which were retired by Navy in 2018 are donated alongside 10,000 artillery rounds as part of £50m defence package ...

A British Sea King helicopter damaged by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) in Afghanistan has been returned to operational service with the Royal Navy's Commando Helicopter Force. Sea King ZA298 was ...

The indulgent life of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who lives in a luxury hotel in Germany with a harem of 20 concubines, is hard to swallow as Thailand plunges into recession.

A Royal Navy helicopter dubbed the "Land Rover of the skies" is making its final flypast. The Sea King Mk4 has been flying for 36 years with the Commando Helicopter Force, based at RNAS Yeovilton ...