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Merlin's handover ceremony at RAF Benson

A ceremony is being held this afternoon to mark the handover of the RAF's Oxfordshire-based Merlin helicopter force to the Royal Navy.

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Farewell parade at RAF Benson as crews bid farewell to Merlin helicopters

The Merlin flypast at RAF Benson Credit: ITV Meridian
Crews are inspecting by Prince Michael of Kent Credit: ITV Meridian

A ceremony is being held to mark the handover of the RAF's Oxfordshire-based Merlin helicopter force to the Royal Navy.

Twenty five aircraft based at RAF Benson will be moved to the 846 Naval Air Squadron in Somerset over the next two years.

The navy awaits the handover Credit: ITV Meridian

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