Hi all
I`m researching the air group of HMS Hermes during the Falklands War and am in need of some assistance.
Harrier serials are no problem; various sources can provide a wealth of serials for Sea Harriers of 800 NAS, the lighter grey Harriers of 809 NAS flown onto Hermes, and the Harrier GR.3 of 1 Sqn RAF.
Problems begin with the helicopters. I appreciate the movement of Sea Kings was fluid so I`ll list what I have. I`m really only sure of the first Sea King in each squadron.
826 NAS Sea King HAS.5
XZ578 (21)
XZ571 (43)
(40)
(22)
(82)
(42)
ZA132 ( ) - lost 12/5/82
XZ573 ( ) - lost 18/5/82
846 NAS Sea King HC.4
ZA298 (VA)
ZA311 ( ) -lost 23/4/82
ZA290 ( ) -lost 18/5/82
ZA294 ( ) -lost 19/5/82
(VT)
(VC)
I`ve also read that both carriers had a pair of Lynx embarked for countering Exocet, but have no idea of serials, or how they differed externally from standard Lynx, if at all.
I appreciate any help that can be offered in advance.
Cheers, Ian