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Wearing Special Forces markings this was captured making an early evening departure from RAF Lossiemouth during a Joint Warrior exercise. At the time it was assigned to 28/78 Squadron at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire.
Operator: Royal Air Force - RAF
Aircraft: Boeing Chinook HC.3
Registration: ZH899
C/n: M4478
Time & Location: 03.08.2022, EFTP, Finland
RAF Chinook HC3 at RAF Northolt in 2010. The RAF purchased eight HC3s for use with special operation forces and were equivalent to a low cost version of the MH-47E. ZH900, like the other HC3 were subsequently upgraded to HC5.
AgustaWestland Merlin HC.3 Helicopter ZJ119
Used by the Fleet Air Arm RN Royal Navy
The helicopter was constructed in 1999
Photo taken at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Somerset UK on the 1 Oct 2020
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ZH902 BV Chinook HC3, JHC, RAF. Throwing up an enormous dust cloud on SPTA. Just as well as I was shooting directly into the sun!
Pictured are a special formation of Chinooks from 18,27 & 28 Sqn, part of their 100th anniversary celebrations.
On Wednesday 14 September a very special formation left RAF Odiham bound for the south coast of England but tactical camouflage was not on the agenda! In the past 18 months three Chinook aircraft have been painted to celebrate the 100th anniversaries of 18(B) and 27 Squadron from RAF Odiham and 28 Squadron from RAF Benson.
With the first of the helicopters expected to be returned to standard operational markings in the near future this opportunity was integrated in to a formation training sortie which tested the crews’ ability to plan and execute some very unique tasks. With it being so complex the mission was, unusually, briefed the day prior to launch and each crew walked through the various maneouvres in the hangar, in what is colloquially known as a ‘rock drill.’ At the hour they walked for their aircraft each member had a firm grasp of the planned movements which enabled them to focus on maintaining strict safety margins.
The day itself was only the end of a long road though, with preparation having begun over 6 months ago. Operational restraints cancelled the first planned date in June and the only other window where all three aircraft were available concurrently was identified as being this week.
RAF Odiham’s dedicated and professional engineering teams were therefore faced with generating three very specific airframes to complete this sortie whilst concurrently deploying multiple others to support exercises in Sweden and onboard HMS Ocean and providing manpower to flying detachments in the United States and elsewhere. They succeeded and the results of their efforts are clearly seen.The Serco team who painted the Chinooks at Odiham, each in the space of two intense weeks, were invited to see the three lined up on the dispersal together for what may be the first and only time – a moment they had waited a long time to see.
As for the stunning imagery seen here, that could certainly not have been captured without the generous contribution of 657 Sqn Army Air Corps, also based at RAF Odiham, who integrated a Lynx aircraft with the formation to act as a camera platform. This again provided a valuable training opportunity for dissimilar types to operate together, all the while having to maintain awareness of the other’s capabilities and limitations.
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Photographer: SAC Nicholas Egan (RAF)
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ZJ118, an Agusta Westland EH-101 Merlin of the Royal Navy, performing during the commando assault demo, the traditional finale to the RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day, which takes place annually at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton. This aircraft is part of 846 Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and is based at RNAS Yeovilton
Tried a new location today - The A5 pass, and was made up to see this Merlin HC3 from RAF Benson. This may be one of my favourite images this year. Pleased with it.
The newest helicopter type in Royal Navy service, the Merlin HC3. The helicopters have been transferred from Royal Air Force service and are now based with the Commando Helicopter Force at RNAS Yeovilon. This example is seen performing as part of the station's annual Air Day.
Canon 7D
Canon 100-400 L
Pictured are a special formation of Chinooks from 18,27 & 28 Sqn, part of their 100th anniversary celebrations.
On Wednesday 14 September a very special formation left RAF Odiham bound for the south coast of England but tactical camouflage was not on the agenda! In the past 18 months three Chinook aircraft have been painted to celebrate the 100th anniversaries of 18(B) and 27 Squadron from RAF Odiham and 28 Squadron from RAF Benson.
With the first of the helicopters expected to be returned to standard operational markings in the near future this opportunity was integrated in to a formation training sortie which tested the crews’ ability to plan and execute some very unique tasks. With it being so complex the mission was, unusually, briefed the day prior to launch and each crew walked through the various maneouvres in the hangar, in what is colloquially known as a ‘rock drill.’ At the hour they walked for their aircraft each member had a firm grasp of the planned movements which enabled them to focus on maintaining strict safety margins.
The day itself was only the end of a long road though, with preparation having begun over 6 months ago. Operational restraints cancelled the first planned date in June and the only other window where all three aircraft were available concurrently was identified as being this week.
RAF Odiham’s dedicated and professional engineering teams were therefore faced with generating three very specific airframes to complete this sortie whilst concurrently deploying multiple others to support exercises in Sweden and onboard HMS Ocean and providing manpower to flying detachments in the United States and elsewhere. They succeeded and the results of their efforts are clearly seen.The Serco team who painted the Chinooks at Odiham, each in the space of two intense weeks, were invited to see the three lined up on the dispersal together for what may be the first and only time – a moment they had waited a long time to see.
As for the stunning imagery seen here, that could certainly not have been captured without the generous contribution of 657 Sqn Army Air Corps, also based at RAF Odiham, who integrated a Lynx aircraft with the formation to act as a camera platform. This again provided a valuable training opportunity for dissimilar types to operate together, all the while having to maintain awareness of the other’s capabilities and limitations.
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Photographer: Sergeant Dave Rose RAF
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High Chaparral Train, in the old Tucson Studios
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Three Royal Air Force Merlin Helicopters give a flying display at RAF Benson's Families' Day in July 2013.
The Merlin (Bird of prey) HC3 and HC3a are operated by No 28 (AC) Squadron and 78 Squadron at RAF Benson. 78 Squadron was re-formed on 3 Dec 07 to allow for the increase in aircraft after the purchase of the 6 Danish Merlin HC3a earlier in 2007. The Merlin is the first of a new generation of advanced, medium support helicopters for the RAF. It is an all weather, day and night, multi-role helicopter used in both tactical and strategic operational roles.
The aircraft carries an impressive defensive-aids suite, which includes a Radar and Laser Warning Receiver, Missile Approach Warners and Directional Infrared Countermeasures equipment, all integrated with an automatic chaff and flare dispensing system. This is one of the most comprehensive defensive aids suites fitted to any helicopter in the world.
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Photographer: RAF Benson Photogaphic Section
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ZJ122, a Royal Air Force Agusta Westland EH-101 Merlin helicopter, seen here on static display at the RIAT 2014
Royal Air Force C17A Globemaster III (ZZ172) and the Royal Air Force registered Merlin HC3 at RAF GibraltarMerlin,
Taken at Yeovilton Airday.A great Airshow even the weather played ball with most heavy showers missing us.