Cosford Air Show: Heavy duty helicopters join event
Helicopters will wow the crowds with a high-flying performance over this year's RAF Cosford Air Show.
The flying displays in June will be joined by the popular Chinook and Apache helicopters.
The Royal Air Force has one of the largest fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters in the world, which are generally used for trooping, resupply, and battlefield casualty evacuation. The aircraft can carry up to 55 troops, but is still agile – and organisers of the show say its flying display will show its 'surprising manoeuvrability' to visitors.
The Army Air Corps will also be bringing its WAH-64 Apache, with the Attack Helicopter Display Team supported by ground-based pyrotechnics for the event on June 11.
The attack helicopter carries a mix of weapons including rockets, Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun, making it one of the Army's most capable pieces of equipment.
Air Show chairman, Wing Commander Chris Jones, said: "We're really excited to have so many combat helicopters from the UK armed forces on show this year, both in the air and on the ground. With Merlin, Wildcat, Griffin and Squirrel helicopters already confirmed to attend, visitors will be able to see a great selection of helicopters from across the UK Armed Forces."
As well as performing in the flying display, there will also be an Apache parked in the static displays to allow visitors to get a closer look at the impressive helicopter.
Both helicopter types are attending the Air Show as part of the Battlefield Support theme, showcasing aircraft which have proved vital in recent conflicts. Air show tickets, costing £25, are available from the website and selected retail outlets including the RAF Museum. Accompanied under-16s enter the Air Show for free.
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