The merlin ( Bird of Prey) HC3 and HC3a are operated by No. 28(AC) Squadron and 78 Squardron at RAF Benson.
The merlin ( Bird of Prey) HC3 and HC3a are operated by No. 28(AC) Squadron and 78 Squardron at RAF Benson. 78 squadrons was reformed on the 3rd December 2007to allow for increase in aircraft after the purchase of six Danish merlins early in 2007. The Merlin is the first of the new generation of advanced medium support helicopters for the RAF it is a all weather helicopte. Day and night multi-row helicopter used in both tactical and strategic operational roles. The aircraft carries an impressive defensive aids suite which include radar and laser warning receivers missile approach Warners and directional infrared countermeasures equipment all integrated with an automatic chaff and flare dispensing system this is one of the most comprehensive defensive aids suites fitted to any helicopter in the world to ensure accurate navigation anywhere on the globe in e off the management computers take data from Laser-gyro international navigation platform and it'sdoppler system and from Ed data sources the combined information with size position data received from global positioning system satellites.
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