Chinook240,
Ah, Stn Cdr Odiham didn't recognise the technique, just remind me of his vast Chinook experience again?
In answer to the HoL Select Committee, he replied:
Since training, I have spent all my flying career on helicopters; mostly, I have to say, Wessex and Pumas. But prior to taking command of Royal Air Force Odiham I did the full conversion course to the Chinook HC1, the Mk I, and I flew it for a while before converting, carrying out full conversion to the HC2.
Which, if I recall correctly, still gives him more Chinook experience than the senior Reviewing Officer.
Kind regards,
Brian
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