CHF 846 NAS Receives the Merlin

On September 30th exactly one year to the day of 846 Naval Air Squadron reforming as a Merlin Squadron, Commanding Officer Lt Col Derek Stafford – on behalf of the Squadron – was presented with a specially commissioned painting of a Merlin Mk3 and Sea King Mk4 by local artist Chris Shaw.

The painting was commissioned by WO Steve Woods and CPO Al Wilson to mark the first anniversary of 846 NAS standing up, reflecting the retirement of the Sea King and the formation of the Merlin Squadron.