3 Commando Bde. Air Squadron
Formed on August 12, 1968, at Sembawang Air Base, Singapore.
Redesignated as 847 Naval Air Squadron on the 1st September 1995.
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn
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846 Naval Air Squadron
Provides airborne support for the Royal Marines of 3 Commando Brigade.
847 Naval Air Squadron
Transcript of Royal Marines Routine Orders 105/95
Re-designation of 3 Cdo Bde Air Sqn RM as 847 Naval Air Squadron (R)
1. 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron Royal Marines will be formally incorporated into the Naval Air Command on Friday 1 Sep 95 and be re-designated 847 Naval Air Squadron.
2. The Squadron will continue to operate Army Lynx and Gazelle aircraft until the introduction of the Attack Helicopter into Army Air Corps Service.
Thereafter it will continue in the light utility role in support of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.
CAMERON, Charles Peter
Major Charles Cameron, the Commanding Officer of 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron, was awarded the MC for his actions during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation
EVANS, Andrew Peter
Sergeant Andrew Evans was killed [1] when his helicopter was shot down during the Falkands War. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations in the South Atlantic [2].
Also killed
FRANCIS, Kenneth David
Lieutenant Kenneth Francis, BA, RM, was killed when his helicopter was shot down in the Falklands.
Also killed
LCpl. Brett Giffin
Mne. Andrew Evans.
[Sources: AFM ROH / Globe and Laurel issue Jul-Aug 1982.]
GIFFIN, Brett Patrick
Lance Corporal Brett Giffin was killed when his helicopter was shot down in the Falklands.
Also killed
Lieut. Kenneth Francis
Mne. Andrew Evans.
HODSON, Robert John
Sergeant Robert Hodson died in a helicopter crash at Beacon Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, near Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Also killed
Lieut. Peter Brian Seymour, RM
[Sources: AFM ROH / aviation-safety.net / Flight International 8th November 1973 (Reported military accidents).]
NUNN, Richard James
Lieutenant Richard Nunn was killed during operations in the Falklands.
Citation
On Friday 28th May 1982 the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment was engaged in fierce fighting to take enemy positions in the area of Port Darwin. From dawn, Lieutenant Nunn, a Scout helicopter pilot, had supported the Battalion flying vital ammunition forward to the front line and had evacuated casualties heedless of enemy ground fire.O'BRIEN, William Christopher
Sergeant William O'Brien was awarded the DFM for his actions during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation
SEYMOUR, Peter Brian
Lieutenant Peter Seymour died in a helicopter crash at Beacon Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, near Loughborough, Leicestershire.
THRESH, Leslie Hugh
Lieutenant Leslie Thresh was serving at HMS Seahawk, the RNAS Culdrose, at the time of his death. He was on board a Gazelle helicopter from 705 Naval Air Squadron when it flew into overhead power cables crashing into Pendruffle Wood near Herodsfoot six miles south east of Liskeard, Cornwall. [Sources: AFM ROH / UK military aircraft losses - website ukserials.com]
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