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Lynx Final Farewell Flypast over Portland on 17th March 2017

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Four Lynx from 815 Naval Air Squadron based at RNAS Yeovilton overflew Portland, their former base, on Friday 17 March 2017, after 41 years service, as part of their farewell flypast of the south west of England. Photos kindly provided by members of the community.

Stuart Morris, a branch member and renowned local historian, has very kindly given his permission for a video of the flypast to be shown on our website, accessible here.

4 Lynx from 815 Squadron carry out a final flight over Osprey Quay 17 March 2017
4 Lynx from 815 Squadron carry out a final flight over Osprey Quay – 17 March 2017
2 Lynx from Yeovilton make a final flight over Portland 17 March 2017
2 Lynx from Yeovilton make a final flight over Portland – 17 March 2017

 

The final Lynx farewell flypast - over the odd RNAS Osprey, their former home base - 17 March 2017
The final Lynx farewell flypast over the old RNAS Osprey, their former home base – 17 March 2017
4 Lynx from 815 Squadron say farewell to PBL 17 March 2017
4 Lynx from 815 Squadron say farewell to PBL – 17 March 2017
Farewell flypast of 4 Lynx over Portland’s Upper Lighthouse – 17 March 2017