814 Naval Air Squadron

814 Naval Air Squadron
Squadron badge
Active
  • 1938–1942
  • 1944–1970
  • 1973–2000
  • 2001 – present
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
TypeHelicopter flying squadron
RoleAnti submarine warfare
Part ofFleet Air Arm
Home stationRNAS Culdrose
Nickname(s)'The Flying Tigers'
Motto(s)In hoc signo vinces (Latin for 'In this sign you will conquer')
AircraftAgustaWestland Merlin HM2
Battle honoursAtlantic (1940)
Website814 Naval Air Squadron
Commanders
Current
commander
Commander Edward "Dutch" Holland.

814 Naval Air Squadron or 814 NAS, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, is a squadron of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. It is currently equipped with the AgustaWestland Merlin HM2 anti-submarine warfare helicopter and is based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Cornwall. The squadron was formed in December 1938 and has been disbanded and reformed several times.


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