Helicopter Havoc Over Kent: SAS Training in Action

Two helicopters wowed residents over Folkestone, Hawkinge, and surrounding areas of Kent around 7pm on Thursday evening. Locals spotted them performing daring manoeuvres in the twilight sky.

What Were Those Choppers?

Reports confirm the aircraft were AS365 Dauphin helicopters. These sleek machines are being used for Special Air Service (SAS) training exercises. The elite troops are honing their skills right above Kent’s rooftops.

Why the Drama in the Sky?

  • Special Air Service honing rapid deployment and aerial tactics
  • Kent chosen for its varied terrain and proximity to military bases
  • Civilians treated to an unexpected airshow of top-tier military exercise

Next time you hear rotor blades in the evening, it might just be the SAS sharpening their edge over your neighbourhood.

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