Chinook prepares for carrier trials

Duncan Monk ROYAL AIR Force Chinook HC5 ZH902 was seen at MOD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire on September 9, during an event marking the 100th anniversary of military aviation at the airfield. The helicopter, converted from HC3 to HC5 standard by Vector Aerospace at Fleetlands, Hampshire, was wearing calibration markings for forthcoming sea trials aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08). Rotary-wing trials are due to take place on the aircraft carrier in the UK next January-March. Deck landings and take-offs will