CHF Coronation Participation

On the ground at today’s coronation the Commando Helicopter Force had three participants. Inside Westminster Abbey Petty Officer Amy Taylor carried the Sword of Offering. On parade outside the Abbey were Able Seaman Carly Findlay and Air Engineering Technician Amy McLenaghan.

 

Meanwhile two Commando Merlins and a Commando Wildcat from the Commando Helicopter Force took part in the coronation flypast. 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons each had aparticipating Merlin and 847 Naval Air Squadron a Wildcat. The crews were:

 

Commando 1 – Commando Wildcat:

Major James Bowerman RM

Captain Ollie Bates RM

Colour Sergeant Graeme Smith RM

Petty Officer Luke Phillips RN

 

Commando 2 – Commando Merlin:

Commander Ben McGreal RN

Lieutenant Commander Tom Nason RN

Lieutenant Commander Ed Admas RN

Warrant Officer 2 Buck Taylor RN

Chief Petty Officer Simon Evans RN

Colour Sergeant Gary Bell RM (in his final flight following a 27-year career in the RM).

Petty Officer Kyle Heller RN (CHF Photographer).

 

Commando 3 – Commando Merlin:

Commander Rich Bartram RN

Lieutenant Tom Pritchard RN

Lieutenant Andy Duffield RN

Colour Sergeant Nic Batchelar RM

Chief Petty Officer Ross Scullion RN

Sergeant Ross Howling RM

 

Behind the scenes and away from the cameras numerous CHF personnel were enablers. Aircraft engineers, aircraft handlers, survival equipment specialists, chefs, drivers, mechanics, fuel operators, logisticians, administrators and others, ensured the helicopters and their crews were able to carry out their duties and roles.