705 Naval Air Squadron
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=== Fleet Requirements Unit (1947–1950) === |
=== Fleet Requirements Unit (1947–1950) === |
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In May 1947,{{cite web|url=http://www.helis.com/database/sqd/uk_705_naval_air_squadron/|title=705 squadron at the Helicopter History website|access-date=2010-02-04}} |
In May 1947, 705 Squadron was re-commissioned at RNAS Gosport with the [[Sikorsky Hoverfly]] element from [[771 NAS]].{{cite web|url=http://www.helis.com/database/sqd/uk_705_naval_air_squadron/|title=705 squadron at the Helicopter History website|access-date=2010-02-04}} At first the squadron operated as a fleet requirements unit, and was responsible for the evaluation of the helicopter for use at sea. On 1 February 1947 Lieutenant K. Reed carried out the first helicopter deck landing on a Royal Navy ship when he landed on {{HMS|Vanguard|23|6}} off [[Isle of Portland|Portland]]. |
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=== Helicopter flying training (1950–1997) === |
=== Helicopter flying training (1950–1997) === |
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