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Old 22nd Sep 2006, 14:29
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QFIhawkman
 
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Serious question Hon Bookie, so a serious reply:

It could have been a route recce for an upcoming flypast. It could have been for a photo opportunity. And it could equally have been just a jolly.

If you were wondering if it had any more sinister connotations, I very much doubt it. The apache has limited uses over central London in the "finding the bad guys" vein!
Other aircraft do that job much better.

I personally have flown over the capital last year as part of a route recce, so I'm just guessing at the above possible reasons. Not being a rotary man, I couldn't say for sure, but hopefully one of our AAC brethren might be able to give you the definitive answer.
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