Wye Valley - Jets or Helos - is it used?
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- Two weeks ago: nothing flying.
- Two months ago: nothing flying.
- Six months ago: nothing flying.
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Well, if its that quiet then it's a route that needs to be re-introduced. Aircrews have told me it's great to fly - I know its not going to be busy like the Loop which is why I'm asking for a little help!! 
I worked in the Wye valley, just north of Monmouth, for many years. One day, admiring the view with a couple of German visitors, a pair of Tucanos meowed briefly into view, impressively low and close together given the location. I couldn't follow the rapid German, but one word jumped out: "Spitfire".
Another day, driving home, joining the A40, I slowed, looked right, waited for the Herc. to pass and then joined the carriageway. HERC? WHAT? Did I just give way to a C130?
In my defence, it was low and it did come into view very suddenly over the bridge on the brow of the hill.
Another day, driving home, joining the A40, I slowed, looked right, waited for the Herc. to pass and then joined the carriageway. HERC? WHAT? Did I just give way to a C130?
In my defence, it was low and it did come into view very suddenly over the bridge on the brow of the hill.
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Of course I totally respect the aircrews safety and that is of the highest importance to me.
In my defence the valley has been suggested to me by no less that 3 seperate aircrews' and it was them that brought it to my attention to the location, so would consider the route not to be "off limits", but yes, I agree safety come first
In my defence the valley has been suggested to me by no less that 3 seperate aircrews' and it was them that brought it to my attention to the location, so would consider the route not to be "off limits", but yes, I agree safety come first
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Typerated, your initial comment "Keep asking - that will work" was taken by myself as encouragement to keep bumping the post and not the sarcastic comment it has turned out to be. If anyone has an issue with my post then please advise me and be clear to the point as I don't want to misinterpret what you are trying to say (which is what clearly has happened here).
Just to underline, the location was brought to my attention by no less that 3 aircrew and I was following the lead that they had been kind enough to offer me, however I respect that safety is of the most paramount importance over any photograph and am going to stop pushing this thread.
Sorry if I have caused any upset
Alex
Just to underline, the location was brought to my attention by no less that 3 aircrew and I was following the lead that they had been kind enough to offer me, however I respect that safety is of the most paramount importance over any photograph and am going to stop pushing this thread.
Sorry if I have caused any upset
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Hi Alex..
I just called my son who lives near Tintern. Chinooks and other mil 'copters still use the section 'tween Monmouth and Tintern at low level..but not sure if they still go as far as Chepstow. Hope this helps. TP
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Thanks Talkpedlar,
Very helpful indeed, and given the advice from this thread, Monmouth to Tintern is certainly a safer part of the Wye Valley than the area near Chepstow and is in fact the area (Tintern) I was referring too.
Also note that this is further evidence that the valley is used by aircrews of their own accord.
Very helpful indeed, and given the advice from this thread, Monmouth to Tintern is certainly a safer part of the Wye Valley than the area near Chepstow and is in fact the area (Tintern) I was referring too.
Also note that this is further evidence that the valley is used by aircrews of their own accord.
