Training initially took place at RNAS Yeovilton , and the first Lynx landed at Bardufoss on 4 October 1981 . In addition to the '' Nordkapp '' - class , the Lynxes trained with HNoMS '' Horten '' . During one of these missions it carried out its first live search and rescue mission , in the search after the Widerøe Flight 933 on 11 March 1982 . The combination of naval and air force operations caused a significant amount of friction and initially there were difficulties with cooperation . As the training progressed most of these issues were resolved . The main issue was related to the border between the command of the helicopters between the ship 's captain and the helicopter 's pilot . The squadron was declared operative in May 1983
Widerøe Flight 933
Widerøe Flight 933
No. 337 Squadron RNoAF