A formation flight of specially painted Chinook and Puma helicopter took place on 25th November, to mark over 90 years of combined service. The occasion saw the aircraft take a commemorative flight over a number of locations in the South of England displaying their...
The UK’s Chinook helicopters will be enhanced with state-of-the-art defensive systems, while the RAF’s C-17 Globemaster fleet will receive a software and hardware upgrade. The RAF will be boosted by an investment of almost £400 million to enhance the...
A £1.4-billion contract to modernise the Chinook fleet over the next 10 years has been agreed. The deal will see British forces benefit from 14 of the latest iconic heavy-lift helicopters. The order for the new aircraft signals the commitment made in the recent...
RAF Chinooks currently deployed in Mali have continued to conduct key supporting missions for the French and Malian ground forces during the extreme weather conditions of the Malian wet season and the recent political instability. Despite these challenges, the...
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK’s Chinook helicopters and personnel currently stationed with the French counter-terrorism operation in Northern Mali will extend their tour by a minimum of six months… Three Chinook helicopters and almost 100 service...