chinook

Subject: chinook 2009-09-08, 11:22

seen a chinook on utv what squadron is this with and what are
the chinooks registration numbers in raf aldergrove
chinook 809599

Location : Near RAF Aldergrove

It came in the other day as Vortex 444 as far as I know. Not sure where its from but I am guessing they are from Benson or Odiham. Probably in to ferry some of Aldergroves equipment away now that the closure is happening very soon.

Subject: Re: chinook 2009-09-08, 11:35

very sad that chinook 608622

Location : Near RAF Aldergrove

Sure is. Think it is being called Joint Helicopter Command Aldergrove now or something like that. There will probably be some occasional activity off and on.

Serial of that chinook was ZA680 apparently. Probably 18 or 27 sqn from Odiham.

Subject: Re: chinook 2009-09-08, 12:08

Thanks im going up there in a few weeks I think.
So ill see what helicopters are there chinook 698488

Location : Near RAF Aldergrove Spotter Watch Member : No

Does anyone know what helicopters will still be based at Aldergrove?

I hope we see some jets over the coming years if the RAF stick to their plan and begin some occasional low flying training over NI.

J

Location : N Ireland Spotter Watch Member : No

jimi182 wrote:: Does anyone know what helicopters will still be based at Aldergrove?

J

A few AAC Gazelles most likely.
(Nice if some Apaches made an appearance chinook Icon_wink

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Location : Near RAF Aldergrove Spotter Watch Member : No

Vortex003,

You never know about the Apaches. Why wouldn't they visit. I'd love to see them, like everyone else here lol.

Lets keep our fingers crossed chinook 698488

Subject: Re: chinook 2009-09-09, 09:32

as I said I think im going up there in a couple of weeks so
ill see whats there