23K views · 586 reactions | Gain an insight into 814 Naval Air Squadron (www.royalnavy.mod.uk/814) as they prepare the Merlin Mk 2 helicopter for Exercise Deep Blue 2, a major exercise that took place earlier this year. Video courtesy of Lockheed Martin | Royal Navy | Facebook

Making it look easy: some Merlin Mk2 helicopter flying training courtesy of 824 Naval Air Squadron, Culdrose’s ‘University of Merlin’, where all ground and air crews learn their trade in operating these formidable aircraft. Filmed here from the edge of the runway at Culdrose, hopefully this gives some idea of the power and size of these versatile all-purpose aircraft. Its primary role is hunting submarines. | Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose