your royal navy
Don't miss the Royal Navy at this years
Show. Visit their stand and have a go on the Merlin
simulator, providing entertainment for kids. The guys from
771 will be running SAR Challenge
- challenging visitors to put on a goon bag, helmet and
life jacket in the fastest possible time - test your fitness and
you goo win a prize!
Plus visitors can also see and ORC displayed
on the stand and get up close
About the Offshire Raiding Craft
(ORC)
The Offshore Raiding Craft is currently in
service with the Royal Marines; ORCs are fast and versatile craft
which fulfill two main roles. In its primary configuration, the ORC
has seating for 8 passengers and is capable of delivering them over
the horizon from ship to shore. In this configuration, support is
provided by a forward gun mount which can take a single or twin
General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG).
In its second role, the ORC can be converted into a Fire Support
Platform (FSP) by removing the troop seating and fitting an
aluminium module which provides enhanced ballistic protection.
Furthermore, an additional two weapon mountings can be fitted, each
housing either a single GPMG or .50 Cal machine gun. Extra
framework gives enhanced ballistic protection to the forward gun
position.The ORC can be transported and launched by trailer,
under-slung from a helicopter and has tie down points for securing
it to the deck of a ship or hold of an aircraft. The boat can be
launched from a mother ship whilst underway, further enhancing its
flexibility.
NEW to the Show!
The Sea King will be making its appearance
on Saturday 12th 2pm where visitors will be able to watch a
demo. Also taking place on Sunday 13th at 11.30am
About the Sea King HU
Mk5
The introduction the Sea King HU Mk5 for SAR in
April 1988 was another step forward in allowing the now lighter
aircraft following the removal of the ASW equipment to carry even
more fuel for long range operations. With much greater space
for specialist rescue and medical equipment plus increased the
passenger space, this aircraft is now the backbone of RN SAR
fleet. The following notable rescues have been conducted by
771 NAS based at RNAS Culdrose/HMS Seahawk and Gannet SAR flight
based at RNAS Prestwick/HMS Gannet:
The Royal Navy is delighted to be able to celebrate the 60th
anniversary of helicopter Search and rescue around the UK from its
7 different bases and by 10 different Squadrons since 1953.
The RN currently provides two different Search and Rescue units,
771 Naval Air Squadron and Gannet SAR Flight based at RNAS
Culdrose/HMS Seahawk and RNAS Prestwick/HMS Gannet
respectively.
Visit the Royal Navy stand
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