A Merlin HC3A flying with a Sily Powietrzne Mi-24 Hind en route to the exercise area.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987Миль Ми-24 / Ми-35 - РоссияRussia - 1969

A Merlin HC3A led a mission with the rescue mission commander onboard who is in constant discussion with ground forces and other helicopters in the formation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987

A Merlin HC3A quickly off loads its ground extraction force who spread out in search of two isolated persons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987

With a high threat level posed by surface to air rounds, a Merlin HC3A lifts quickly from the landing zone.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987

Commando Helicopter Force aircrew use a gate process to de-risk the demands of conducting dust landings by setting up a gate, 50 feet above the ground, and flying a continuous decelerating descent approach to the target.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987

Merlin HC3As uploaded enough fuel to enable them to remain airborne for two and three quarter hours.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987

Lima Company 42 Commando, the ground extraction force, board a Merlin HC3A at Gilze-Rijen Air Base.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987

A Merlin HC3A descends into a landing zone amidst a cloud of dust.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987