Royal Navy Sea Kings Fly Off Into The Sunset

The Royal Navy has said farewell to its "Land Rover of the skies" - the Sea King Mark 4.
Today five Junglies - sporting their distinctive green military colours - took a final bow after 36 years faithful service with the Commando Helicopter Force at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset.
They took to the skies of the South West - taking in Portsmouth, Poole, Plymouth, Okehampton, Britsol and Glastonbury - for a farewell flypast.
As well being on board one of the military flights ahead of their decommissioning, our cameras were also invited to witness the final deck landing on the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Bulwark.
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[@Lolasdad4312]

Was privileged to have been a ‘passenger’ on several occasions as a Royal Marine on these old machines. So glad I was a small part of their history

[@doogle2822]

The good news is that they were not scrapped. I worked at Westlands at Yeovil and we were constantly upgrading them. At over 40 years old and built like a brick toilet they were too good to scrap - so they were sold abroad. The airframes were licenced for another 5 years and they went away with all new avionics and some items I cannot tell you about. They are good to go for while yet......

[@Tuglife912]

That's a bit of awesome news! Thanks for the update!

[@motorcop505]

This is sad to see these great helicopters getting sent to retirement. Well done, to all their pilots and crew members!

[@martykeer6416]

RIP SEA KING

[@johnn278]

Truly legendary aircraft

[@samj7927]

I love sea king l love sound of sea king

[@camdflage]

One of my fave airframes and almost my age. Great report too. Many thanks.

[@stanleybuchan4610]

Flew as a passenger to an airshow, Prestwick to Leuchars early 70's, so we're looking at 50 years ago nearly.

[@rufusgilbery]

Rip sea King

[@Tuglife912]

The Westland Sea King HC.4 Commando of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Commando Helicopter Force is by far my most favorite helo to ever serve the Royal Navy!! These Helicopters where beasts and definitely a workhorse! I love the new Merlins as well but the Sea King is my favorite! I also have a lot of admiration for the Lynx and Wildcat Helicopters too! Awesome video, but sad to see it go! Hooyah Sea Kings! 🇺🇸⚓️🇬🇧♠️💀🔱🍺🌊

[@Tuglife912]

That name "Junglie" is fitting for the Westland Sea King HC.4 Commando!!

[@johnwood6157]

I was on Bulwark in 1980 when the first landing took place. Happy times as a dyed in the wool Jungly!

[@samj7927]

What engine is in a sea king

[@TheReuMusic]

Rolls Royce Gnome

[@samj7927]

Made buy Westland heilcopter