National ORBATs

RNAS Yeovilton

One of the Navy's two principal air bases, home to more than 100 aircraft including the Wildcat Maritime Force and the Commando Helicopter Force.

Where

Ilchester, Somerset

Based here

• 1 Regiment Army Air Corps
  Army Air Corps regiment
• 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron
  Provides aviation support to the Commando Brigade. It formed in 1968 from the brigade's earlier air troops and flight.
• 727 Naval Air Squadron
  Where potential Royal Navy pilots get their first taste of flying
• 815 Naval Air Squadron
  Frontline Wildcat maritime attack helicopter squadron
• 825 Naval Air Squadron
  Wildcat training and operational conversion squadron
• 845 Naval Air Squadron
  Merlin Mk4 commando helicopter squadron
• 846 Naval Air Squadron
  Merlin Mk4 commando helicopter squadron and Operational Conversion Flight
• 847 Naval Air Squadron
  Wildcat AH1 reconnaissance and light transport squadron for UK Commando Force
• Commando Helicopter Force
  845, 846 and 847 Naval Air Squadrons, giving helicopter support to UK Commando Force; part of Joint Helicopter Command.
• Wildcat Maritime Force
  The Navy's Wildcat maritime attack helicopter force, based at RNAS Yeovilton.

Sources

• RNAS Yeovilton | Royal Navy Royal Navy
• 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team | The British Army British Army