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The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) is one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy and is responsible for the delivery of naval air power both from land and at sea. The Fleet Air Arm operates the F-35 Lightning II for maritime strike, the AW159 Wildcat and AW101 Merlin for commando and anti-submarine
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British naval flying started in 1909, with the construction of an airship for naval duties. In 1911 the Royal Navy graduated its first aeroplane pilots at the Royal Aero Club flying...
See more• Vice-Admiral Richard Bell Davies (1886–1966): the first naval aviator to receive the VC and the first naval aviator of the Fleet Air Arm to reach flag rank
• Vice-Admiral Sir Lumley Lyster (1888–1957): drew up attack plan in 1935 that was used for the...
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In 1938, Admiralty Fleet Orders 2885 announced the formation of an Air Branch of the Royal Naval Reserve. Thirty three unmarried men signed up...
See moreThe FAA operates fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. It uses the same aircraft designation system as the RAF.
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