Helicopter unit arrives at RAF Leeming to help with coronavirus fight

Photo: RAF Leeming.

A helicopter unit has arrived at RAF Leeming to help with the fight against the coronavirus.

aircraft and crew from 1 Army Air Corps Wildcats have been sent by the Government.

RAF Leeming say they are part of a task force which has been set up to assist with medical transports across the UK, and will also be available for general support such as moving equipment and personnel.

The deployed helicopter forces are supported by the Joint Helicopter Support Squadron, normally based at RAF Benson, as well as the Tactical Supply Wing, based at MOD Stafford.

Personnel from all three services across the Joint Helicopter Command will be arriving at the North Yorkshire base to support the task force.

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