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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Estel Farell Roig

Military helicopters seen flying over Bristol

Military helicopters have been seen flying over Bristol over the past few days. They have been seen flying over the Fishponds area as well as Hotwells.

The Army has said that military aircraft make routine training flights and transits across the UK. Aircrafts spotted have included a Westland Wildcat AH1.

An Army spokesperson said: “Although we are not in a position to comment on individual flights, military aircraft do make routine training flights and transits across the UK.”

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One social media user - who saw them fly over Hotwell Roads - tweeted: "I can't be the only one today in Bristol seeing military helicopters fly over then wonder where are they going?"

The social media user embedded a video to his tweet which shows two helicopters flying over the area.

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