Just after midday today an impressive RAF formation of a Merlin,Sea King,Puma and Chinook heading NE just south of SantaPod near Bedford at about 1800 ft. Sandringham Party ?

I take it the Merlin was being underslung by the Chinook. ;)

The RAF's newest SAR Captain taking some friends for a barbie at the in-laws?

The Puma was fast but weak
The Merlin was smooth and sleek
The Seaking had caught up after a week
The Chinook was at maximum all up mass......cargo was egotastique

Did look good though!

I take it the Merlin was being underslung by the Chinook

Don't throw too many stones .... I've got a photo somewhere of a Chinook being lifted as an underslung load by a HOOK / HALO :E

I've got a photo of a Chinook being lifted by another Chinook so they can pull their own weight Melchett01.

Checked NOTAMs, anyone? :8

I think the answer is in there....

Motley, what I was suggesting that there's always someone in the playground bigger than you ;)