Royal Navy, EHI EH101-111 Merlin HM 2, Reg. ZH857, Serial No. 50151, air-to-air, Royal Navy International Air Day, RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2019

Royal Navy AgustaWestland Merlin HM2 helicopter ZH857 is shown in air-to-air flight during the Royal Navy International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton in 2019. The Merlin HM2 is a maritime helicopter operated for anti-submarine warfare, surface surveillance, and search and rescue. The aircraft is powered by three Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 turboshaft engines driving a five-bladed main rotor and four-bladed tail rotor. Visible features include the extended sponsons, maritime radar, and defensive systems used in naval operations.