Many on the Isle of Wight probably spotted a Chinook helicopter flying over Newport this lunchtime. It was all part of a rehearsal for the Royal Air Force to be able to support of the IoW NHS Trust during the COVID-19 emergency, if required.
The RAF undertook a short exercise, landing the CH47 Chinook helicopter at Seaclose Park to test and evaluate longstanding helicopter landing site procedures, should they be needed. The site would be used to transfer patients as a part of the contribution being made by the military in support of the IoW NHS Trust during the emergency.
