RNAS Culdrose

RNAS Culdrose said ‘thank you’ to our families today- opening its gates for an event hosted by naval air squadrons @820NAS & #814NAS. The importance of the support of our loved-ones cannot be overstated, especially for those with young children. #thankyou @RoyalNavy #TeamCuldrose

Thanks to the Royal Norwegian Navy for this video snippet - it shows the detachment from RNAS Culdrose’s 814 & 824 Squadrons who travelled to Bergen earlier this summer to test the latest sub’ hunting tactics against Norwegian and German submarines. royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/june…

Victory Secured…⚓️🏆👏👏 #IntercollegiateGames 🤾‍♂️🏐🏃‍♂️🏉🏏🪢🏃‍♀️⚽️👟🎽 A true display of naval grit…💪 The Senior Service…🥇#LeadingWithCourage #BRNC120 @CaptAndyBray @NAVYfit @RMASandhurst @RAFCRANWELL

Merlin Mk2 helicopter action with @820NAS on the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales @HMSPWLS #CSG25 #OpHighmast

🎓 Congratulations to our former SEMC graduates! Brilliant to see these Air Engineer Officers progressing from HMS Sultan to Merlin Mk2 certificates at @RNASCuldrose. From students to global operators - world-class @RoyalNavy engineering! 🚁✈️ #STEM #AwEsome #FleetAirArm

The tail rotor of a @RoyalNavy Merlin helicopter silhouetted against light from the billions of stars in our Milky Way galaxy. Photo taken from the flight deck of @HMSPWLS off Australia by Lt Emma Reynolds, a helicopter pilot with @820NAS #CSG25

Sailors from the Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations at RNAS Culdrose volunteered last week to help a school in #Camborne #Cornwall. The team, led by Leading Airman Lee Gribble, revitalised the outdoor play area at Trevithick Learning Academy. @RoyalNavy #RNSFDO

Huge congratulations today to Lt Tamsyn Hood who was presented with her 'wings' by Fleet Air Arm Rear Admiral Anthony Rimington while at #824NAS. Lt Hood is an airborne surveillance and control observer & due to depart soon for @820NAS in @HMSPWLS for #OpHighmast @COMUKCSG

Plenty of Cornish mizzle today - but that doesn't deter our maritime helicopters. Here 824 Naval Air Sqaudron prepares for a training sortie this morning #824NAS #Cornwall #weather

Commissioned in April 1980, the @RNReserve Air Branch has proudly supported the @RoyalNavy for decades. Later, @HMS_Pegasus commissioned in 2022. From deployments abroad to duties at home, our personnel continue to serve King & country with pride and professionalism 🇬🇧⚓️🫡

Healthy competition, teamwork and plenty of cold water for our @RoyalNavy phase 2 trainees last week, when they took part in water sports at Trevassack Lake #Cornwall for a @NAVYfit festival. The event was organised by LPT McMahon and lifeguards from Culdrose Sports Centre

Well done to our latest @RoyalNavy air #engineering officers who completed the rigorous training to oversee Merlin helicopter maintenance. 7 achieved certificates of competency, although 3 are deployed and so missed the photo with Rear Adm Finn & Culdrose's Cdr Betts #BZ all.

The UK Carrier Strike Group is training with partners including New Zealand ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre. 🇬🇧🇳🇿 F-35B jets and Merlin helicopters, part of a wider multinational force, are ready to defend and deepen ties across the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast.

The Australian Defence Force recently provided support to the United Kingdom-led @COMUKCSG during a deployment to the Indo-Pacific, under Operation Highmast. During the deployment, the @AusAirForce's P-8A Poseidon aircraft provided maritime surveillance, while the…

@HMS_Pegasus @RNReserve personnel, based at @RNASCuldrose took part in an event held at the air station over the weekend, commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe. The event included performances by HMS Seahawk Volunteer Band and a 1940s style female trio 🇬🇧🫡

The operation to shadow a Russian submarine in UK waters involved a helicopter crew from RNAS Culdrose’s 824 Naval Air Squadron. As well as training, #824NAS is on standby to respond to any incident around the UK.   Read the full story here royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/july…

Two brothers, both @RoyalNavy petty officers at Culdrose, have been singled out for praise. Pictured with CO Capt Hall is (left) PO Survival Equipment Technician Jacob Travers & (right) PO Writer Tobias Travers of @1700NAS. The pair have each excelled in their duties. #BZ gents

Well done to Lt Cdr Rich Beaumont, an experimental test pilot at Boscombe Down, who last week clocked 2,000 flying hours while flying on a Merlin helicopter aircrew training sortie at 824 Naval Air Squadron at Culdrose. He's pictured with squadron CO Cdr Alex Kelley #824NAS

Many thanks to Devon and #Cornwall Police Road Safety Team who came to Culdrose last week to run a motorbike safety course. Military and civilians took part in 3 hours of theory on bike safely and spotting hazards followed by a 3-hour observed ride-out. Thanks @DC_Police