Sea King helicopter navigates through RAF Cosford
It was an intricate task - but the challenge of moving four Sea King helicopters from one side of RAF Cosford to the other has been completed.
These iconic aircraft, most notably utilised for both Royal Navy Search and Rescue and RAF Search and Rescue Force are used for engineering training purposes at RAF Cosford, the home of RAF engineering near Wolverhampton.
They will be used, alongside Jaguar aircraft, to teach avionics to trainees.
Wing Commander Chris Jones, officer commanding Number 1 School of Technical Training, said: "This consolidation will enhance the number of aircraft variants that our trainees are exposed to on all courses."
A detailed and intricate plan of manoeuvre, in conjunction with Aircraft Maintenance Section, operated by contractors Babcock, saw the Sea Kings leave 238 Squadron hangars, enter through removed fence panels of the Station airfield, over the railway bridge onto Neachley Lane -which was closed for the morning to enable activity.
Still not 'home dry', the aircraft had to negotiate the usually busy roads and potential obstructions, such as lamp posts and trees, on to the station, although traffic management had been put into place to avoid any issues.
Finally, they are now positioned in their new home of the avionics section, in one of number one school of technical training's hangars.
