Royal Navy commissions first Merlin squadron

The U.K.'s first squadron of Merlin HM Mk 1 helicopters was commissioned yesterday at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. The squadron, 700M, is the Intensive Flying Trials unit for the Merlin. The U.K. Ministry of Defense said it will be equipped with four aircraft, whose primary task will be...

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