| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | ZD575 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing H-47 Chinook (234/347) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing Chinook HC6A (352) |
| C/n (msn): | MA-035/B-867/M-7023 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Arthog Near Dolgellau North Wales [ Off-Airport ] |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 2023 |
| Photo by: | Barry Swann |
| Photo ID: | 600571 |
| Photo Comment |
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On the late Evening 28th July 2023 28 (AC) Chinook ZD575 suffered a rear engine technical issue while on Exercise Kukri Dawn from RAF Valley in Anglesey. This forced the crew to put her down in a field near the village of Arthog near Dolgellau in North Wales, narrowly missing overhead power lines. This spot is next to the River Mawddach. The crew were taken in by local villagers offering refreshments. In the image you can see heavy lifting equipment ready to lift the Chinook out from the soft ground and place her on a more solid surface. The Chinook recovered safely to RAF Benson later this day. This photo is copyright © Barry Swann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 September 2023, and has since been viewed 325 times. |