1710 NAS

Official Twitter account for 1710 Naval Air Squadron. The Squadron provides specialist Engineering and Scientific support to UK Armed Forces aircraft.

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Our Service Modifications Dept. delivers updates to all three commands across six platforms, enhancing safety and capability. Each mod adheres to RA5305, complies with platform-specific constraints. Each modification taking an average of 15 months to complete. @RoyalNavy

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Proud to announce that our Data & Digital Department's excellence was proven by winning a Chief Scientific Advisors Award in June for their work on the development of the Motherload Programme, a data exploitation tool. Congratulations to all those involved! @RoyalNavy

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Congratulations to Sgt Snell on his promotion to Chief Technician at 1710 NAS! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. Best of luck in your new rank! @royalnav

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COs changing at 1710NAS. A special thank you to Cdr Almond for his guidance and leadership during his tenure and a warm welcome to Cdr Gillies. 1710NAS looks forward to the future under your command. @royalnavy

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14 years ago today, 1710 Naval Air Squadron was commissioned at HMNB Portsmouth. Today, our squadron comprises five key sections: Repair, Modifications, Materials, Monitoring, and Data & Digital. Committed to excellence and innovation. @RoyalNavy

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Reflecting on our history: In 2006, MASU were deployed on a permanent basis to OP Herrick. Below is MASU carrying out a repair to a Sea King in theatre. @RoyalNavy

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Reflecting on our history: In 95 our Mobile Aircraft Support Unit (MASU) was deployed alongside British Army 24 Airmobile Brigade on OP Deliberate Force in Bosnia. Adding air capability provided UN Bases with reinforcements and much needed relief. @BritishArmy @RoyalNavy

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Reflecting on our history: In 1991 MASU was placed on standby for OP Granby which would lead them to be deployed on RFA Argus. Carrying out several repair, MASU repaired aircraft such as Lynx Mk 7 and Gazelle AH 1. Below is the MASU team at Al Jubayl NAS in 91. @RoyalNavy

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Reflecting on our history with a photo from the 1980s, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is a technique to analyse the surface structure and elemental composition of a sample. Technology has advanced but 1710 still use these principles today. @RoyalNavy

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Reflecting on our history: Between 1988-1989, NATEC, NATIU and smaller units came together to form the Mobile Aircraft Support Unit (MASU). Here's MASU working on an Army Gazelle from 1989. @RoyalNavy @NavyWingsUK

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1710 NAS is celebrating its 14th anniversary this month by reflecting on the decades leading up to its commission in 2010. Combining MARTSU, MASU, NAML, and other smaller units. Below, is a team from HMS Daedalus in the 1980s who repaired Westland Wessex aircraft. @RoyalNavy

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Thank you @IMechE for hosting an insightful professional registration workshop at 1710 NAS for our civilian engineers. Your guidance and expertise are greatly appreciated.

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1710 NAS and French Frigate Normandie served up some friendly competition on the volleyball court, celebrating the enduring spirit of the Entente Cordiale! #EntenteCordiale @RoyalNavy @navyfit

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The Prince and the pups...

This week’s news update highlights the work of @HMSPWLS on NATO’s Steadfast Defender exercise, @RoyalMarines working with huskies in the Arctic and the latest from operations in the Red Sea.

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The finish line! The team have made it safely back to Lukla. It has been a challenging but rewarding journey. Thankyou to everyone who followed and supported us along the way. With thanks to @RoyalNavy @NAVYfit @RNRMC @TeamForcesUK, Chemring Countermeasures, Gosling Foundation.

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As the team gets lower the temperature is starting to increase but the views are just as spectacular. The descent also gives opportunities for the team to reflect on their achievements. @RoyalNavy @NAVYfit @RNRMC @TeamForcesUK

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The team are now heading down. Sadly due to icy and dangerous conditions they had to take the difficult decision to bypass the 3rd and final pass. Although they must still contend with cold and icy conditions such as this frozen river to make it back safely. @RoyalNavy @NAVYfit

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Made it! At a height of 5364m the team have arrived at Everest Base Camp. Thanks to @GurkhaAdventure and our brilliant sponsors @RNRMC @TeamForcesUK, Chemring Countermeasures and Gosling Foundation. @royal navy @NAVYfit

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A test of the teams endurance is required as they leave for Everest Base Camp. It's a 12 hr round trip spent mostly above 5000m and a 5am start! @RoyalNavy @NAVYfit @RNRMC @TeamForcesUK

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Farewell to David Smith, a distinguished Designer at 1710NAS! With 50 years of Public Service, Dave's expertise has shaped countless aircraft and Operations. Thank you for your dedication and best wishes for retirement! @RoyalNavy