Based on the provided information, the military Sea King helicopters operated by the United Kingdom no longer fly.
The last military Sea King helicopters flying in the United Kingdom officially concluded their service after almost 50 years of active operations. On September 26, 2018, these aircraft left RNAS Culdrose for retirement.
Aircrew from the 849 Naval Air Squadron were responsible for flying these final military Sea Kings to HMS Sultan for eventual disposal.
This retirement marked a significant moment in UK aviation history, signalling the end of the Sea King's long and distinguished career within the UK's military forces.
Here's a quick summary of the key retirement details from the reference:
| Detail | Status / Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | Sea King Helicopters | N/A |
| Operator | UK Military | N/A |
| Final Departure From | RNAS Culdrose | September 26, 2018 |
| Final Destination | HMS Sultan (for disposal) | N/A |
| Operating Squadron | 849 Naval Air Squadron | N/A |
While this reference specifically addresses the status of UK military Sea Kings, it's important to note that the Sea King type might still operate in other capacities or in other countries, although the provided information does not cover those aspects.
