BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

The incredible Chinook

Author:
Mark Eyles-Thomas
PDProvGM West Kent, Member of Beauchamp Lodge No.1422
Date:
21 March 2022
Category:
Chinook - is this the Country's most famous helicopter?

Well a 'celebrity' Chinook has gone on display at the RAF Museum in Cosford after 40 years of service.

Regarded as the country's most famous helicopter, Bravo November was one of the first 30 Chinooks to enter service when they were introduced into the Royal Air Force in 1978.

Bravo November was the only one to survive conflict in the Falklands and has served in every conflict since.

As a veteran of the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan, Bravo November has seen four of its pilots awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for actions while at her controls.

Bravo November has been put on public display for the first time for the nation's Falklands 40 anniversary celebrations.

Now the museum is asking anyone else with memories from her past to come forward and share their stories. 

Click the link to see Bravo November in action

The Chinook Bravo November is a veteran of the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts
Bravo November
The Chinook Bravo November is a veteran of the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts
Bravo November

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