To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

Wildcat Helicopters to aid UK COVID-19 operations

30th March 2020 - 14:30 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

RSS

The British Army has deployed three Leonardo AW159 Wildcat Helicopters to support the national effort to help coronavirus patients.

Aircraft from the Army Air Corps based at RNAS Yeovilton will provide assistance to the government where needed across the southeast and southwest UK.

Additional helicopters from RAF Odiham and RAF Benson will also be mobilised.

The twin-engine AW159 multirole helicopter has logged over 50,000 flight hours, with more than 70 being operated by the British Army, RN, South Korean Navy and Philippine Navy.

AW159 Wildcat

The Shephard News Team

Author

The Shephard News Team


As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to Premium News and Defence Insight …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin