Lynx Flying Visit

Those who witnessed the flypast, which took place after a short stay and greeting from the pilots, were all left in awe at the sight of these somewhat battle-scarred but nonetheless highly impressive military machines.

The Westland Lynx started its career in 1971, first flying from Yeovil in Somerset. The helicopters were prolific during the Falklands War in the early eighties, before being deployed to Beirut, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and Somalia. During more peaceful commitments, several Lynxs were used as part of the London 2012 Olympic security operation.

The Lynx has been phased out since 2014, with the steady introduction of the new Leonardo Wildcat HMA.2, which is now widely used by the Naval Air Squadron.

Tim went on to say "The exercise was conducted as an opportunity for those in the industry to say ‘goodbye’ to the aircraft and to provide some of the younger pilots with some fantastic navigation practise. We are fortunate to receive many visits from the military, such as the Army, who have brought Apaches from Wattisham and the RAF, who have dropped in to refuel their Pumas.”