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At this time the normal 65 helicopters operating from the base on a day to day basis would be bolstered to when the front-line squadrons disembarked. With the introduction of the Seaking and its popularity with overseas nations, Culdrose saw an influx of foreign aircrew for training. Although over the years the emphasis has changed from fixed wing fighter aircraft to rotary wing, today, the role of the Air Station remains largely the same.

Several versions of the Seaking are still in service. These red and grey coloured helicopters are on call 24 hours a day days a year providing coverage over a mile radius from Culdrose.

They perform hundreds of missions each year and save countless lives. Fixed wing assets at Culdrose included the Jetstream T2s of NAS which is responsible for training observers for the front line units, training which includes navigation, radio and radar techniques and tactical skills. These aircraft are still owned by the RAF and are only leased by the Navy, being operated by Hunting Aviation and flown and maintained by civilians.

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