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Two Merlin's/101's with Ramps have just landed at NWI. At the range I'm at and, with only small Bino's, I cant see any Roundels on them.
Does anybody know where they're from/going?
Cazalet33
7th Sep 2017, 13:29
Quite possibly/probably engaged in the large UK-wide Exercise Chameleon.
Davef68
7th Sep 2017, 14:06
Heading up for the flypast at Rosyth tomorrow?
Arclite01
7th Sep 2017, 14:07
So why not use Marham then or Coltishall (oops) ?
Arc
HaveQuick2
7th Sep 2017, 14:17
Two Merlin's/101's with Ramps have just landed at NWI. At the range I'm at and, with only small Bino's, I cant see any Roundels on them.
Does anybody know where they're from/going?
Valley/Denmark
Interesting answers guys - thanks
It seem the are scandinavian but not too sure from where/
Aynayda Pizaqvick
7th Sep 2017, 19:40
Denmark. Two are over visiting.
RAF Valley is hosting two Merlin helicopters from the Royal Danish Air Force. The aircraft, from 722 Squadron based at Karup, Denmark, are at Valley to practice daytime mountain flying in an unfamiliar environment. RAF Valley, like many RAF bases, regularly hosts other UK and NATO military forces to help test their skills away from home turf. Our own IV(R) Squadron exercises at NATO bases abroad for exactly the same reason. Danish forces regularly served alongside the UK military in Afghanistan, forging close links and earning a well deserved reputation for bravery, skill and professionalism.
Images at following link
https://www.facebook.com/RAFValley/posts/1474980175926069