2 Puma Helicopters to be present at Ilford Territorial Army Centre
An additional 90 personnel will live at the site from mid-July until shortly after the Paralympics. Consisting of crew members from the 33 Squadron, RAF Benson and support staff.
Ilford was picked for its secure communications infrastructure at the defence owned site and compliance with planning nand Civil Aviation Regulations.
A number of familiarisation flights during late April and a major national exercise will take place form 2nd - 10th May 2012, to test the Armed Forces support for the Police. The Aircraft will arrive for their stationing on 12th July 2012.
Every 3 - 5 days planes will need to go back to their RAF base for testing and will be replaced by one that has been tested. Changeover will occur between the hours 09:00 - 17:00 to minimise local disturbance.
Flight paths will involve quick climbs to a height that reduces noise level. However residents are warned that take-off and landing will involve considerable noise.
The Officer commanding 33 Squadron invites residents of Ilford to meet him and his crews and to see the helicopters at Ilford Territorial Army Centre on 4th May from 15:00 - 19:00 and on 7th May from 15:00 - 17:00.
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