Naval Strike Wing
Element of the Royal Navy and Joint Force Harrier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Naval Strike Wing (NSW) was a flying unit of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. It consisted of elements of both 800 and 801 Naval Air Squadrons, but operated as a single unit. It was equipped with Harrier GR7 and GR9 aircraft and its role was close air support. At the time was the only front line fast jet squadron for the Royal Navy.
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Founded | 9 March 2007 (2007-03-09) |
Disbanded | 1 April 2010 (2010-04-01) |
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Type | Wing headquarters |
Role | Harrier operations |
Size | 197 personnel, including 16 pilots[1] |
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Airbase | RAF Cottesmore |
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Notable commanders | Captain Adrian P. Orchard, OBE, RN[2] |
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