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RAF Chinook flies over Romney Marsh and Ashford, near Appledore for training
12:44, 08 November 2022
updated: 15:15, 08 November 2022
A RAF helicopter has been spotted flying over the Kent countryside.
A Chinook flew across the skies over Romney Marsh and Ashford yesterday just before midday.
Will Iredale, a writer and communications consultant, spotted the helicopter flying near Appledore.
He said: "The raw power of these Chinooks never fails to amaze.
"You could feel the thump of its rotor blades vibrating through the air for a good minute before it roared overhead.
"It couldn't have been higher than 200ft, flying below the cloud base in quite appalling weather.
"Hats off to the skills of the pilot."
A RAF spokesman confirmed the Chinook was flying over the area for training.
"A RAF Chinook helicopter from 18 Squadron from RAF Odiham undertook essential routine training on November 7 over Kent.
"Such training ensures that our crews continue to be ready for global operations."
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