Blackpool is to formally affiliate with 815 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) of the Fleet Air Arm.
The Squadron, which is based at the Royal Navy Air Station (R.N.A.S) Yeovilton in Somerset is equipped with Wildcat Helicopters. The Squadron can operate anywhere in the world on any aviation capable ship to carry out varied operational roles.
A Wildcat helicopter of 815 NAS was landed and displayed on the promenade during Armed Forces week this year.