Response Group North (LRG (N)). The task group provided a sustained presence and reassurance whilst working with numerous NATO partners and regional allies in the Mediterranean and North Africa. Whilst on Exercise Lion Strike in Montenegro, personnel from the squadron happened across a stray puppy which they sought to adopt and bring back to the UK. Through social media campaigning the squadron raised over £6000 and began the processes to bring ‘KT’ the puppy (named after her love for cable ties) home. Aircraft operated The squadron operated a variety of different aircraft and versions: Grumman Avenger I Grumman Wildcat V Westland Whirlwind HAS22, HAR3 & HAS7 Westland Wessex HAS1 & HU5 Hiller HT 2 Westland Wasp HAS1 Westland Sea King HC4 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3/3A AgustaWestland Commando Merlin HC4/4A (current) Battle honours 845 Naval Air Squadron has received the following battle honours: Java 1945 Malaya 1945 Falklands 1982 Iraq 2003 References Citations Bibliography External links 800 series Fleet Air Arm squadrons Military units and formations of the United Kingdom in the Falklands War Military units and formations of the Gulf War Military units and formations established in 1943