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Transport aircraft to take part in exercises at RAF Wittering




Transport aircraft including A400M Atlas, C130 Hercules and C17 Globemasters will be involved in training exercises at RAF Wittering next week.

The airfield will also "possibly" host Chinook helicopters for the exercises starting on Sunday, December 2.

Chinook helicopters such as this one could be taking part in exercises at RAF Wittering (5674743)
Chinook helicopters such as this one could be taking part in exercises at RAF Wittering (5674743)

A spokesman said: "At present, night flying is not expected to continue until the late hours as darkness falls earlier in the winter months.

"This may change if there is an increase in the training requirement, but the exercise is due to finish on Friday, December 7."

C17 Globemaster aircraft such as this one are taking part in exercises at RAF Wittering from December 2 to 7 (5674745)
C17 Globemaster aircraft such as this one are taking part in exercises at RAF Wittering from December 2 to 7 (5674745)

The airfield at RAF Wittering is able to handle any aircraft in the defence inventory, which makes it a valuable training asset for the military's air transport fleet.

"The station is one of several that supports night flying, which ensures that no single area is unduly burdened," said the spokesman.

"RAF Wittering is reaching out to its neighbours and the nearby equestrian establishments as there will be a noticeable change to the pattern of flying activity at Royal Air Force Wittering.

C130 Hercules aircraft such as this one are taking part in exercises at RAF Wittering from December 2 to 7 (5674747)
C130 Hercules aircraft such as this one are taking part in exercises at RAF Wittering from December 2 to 7 (5674747)

"If you have any questions about the activity we have planned, you can contact RAF Wittering on 01780 417470 or contact us through the station website here."



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