Picture by Susan Lee
Military helicopters, including a Chinook, were spotted circling a ship near the coast of Bournemouth today.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson confirmed the helicopters were involved in a routine military exercise.
Anyone know why there are 6 helicoptersin Bournemouth bay circling a ship?@Bournemouthecho @Dorsetecho @bmthconnect pic.twitter.com/juKYTc8RVF
— Susan Lee (@mrs_christmas) February 3, 2016
Last September, eyewitnesses spotted helicopters and a Chinook flying around a cruise ship in Poole Bay. It was an exercise carried out by the Royal Marines.
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