March 27, 2025: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**Pictured: Pictured: A pair of RAF Puma Helicopters flying past RAF Brize Norton during the final flight...The Puma helicopter departs RAF Benson for the final time as it takes off to fly around the UK as part of its farewell flight. The Puma helicopter has been in Service within the RAF for 54 years and will end its flying days as leer más of 31 March 2025. ..On 26 March RAF Benson waved off Puma helicopters for the last time as they embarked on their farewell flight around the UK. ..The Puma helicopter has been the work horse of the Royal Air Force (RAF) for over five decades. ..Introduced into service in 1971, the Puma quickly became a key asset, known for its agility, speed, and versatility. Over the years, it has been deployed in various Operations and humanitarian missions. ..In recent history it has seen service in Kenya 2009 to 2011 where they supported UK exercises and in Afghanistan 2015 to 2021. It has also provided support in the Caribbean as a part of Operation RUMAN after Hurricane Irma in September 2017. During COVID it took part in Operation RESCRIPT in 2020, providing vital aid to those in need. Up until March 2025, it has been involved in enduring operations in Cyprus and Brunei...Featuring: N/A.Where: RAF Brize Norton, United Kingdom.When: 27 Mar 2025.Credit: AS (Class 1) Nathan Evans/UK MOD © Crown copyright 2025/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED SUPPLIER. leer menos
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