845 Naval Air Squadron is a squadron of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. Part of the Commando Helicopter Force, it is a specialist amphibious unit operating the Westland Sea King HC4 helicopter and provides troop transport and load lifting support to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines. In 2012 the squadron celebrated 50 years since it was awarded "commando" status.
The squadron is based at HMS Heron, RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset.
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