REQ AAC Formations 24/3/93

[adrian1]

Hi had this query for awhile ha.From what i remember they all came from the south maybe middle wallop or netheravon heading north past me near coventry can't remember there destination.In order they passed me
AAC529 4X LYNX AH1
AAC541 4X LYNX AH1
AAC585 4X LYNX AH1
AAC511 4X LYNX AH1
AAC340 5X GAZELLE AND 2X LYNX AH1
AAC512 1X LYNX AH9
Always thought they were going the same place as they were only a few minutes apart.
Any info or tie ups would be great.
Adrian

[Everett1285]

Hi Adrian,
I saw this AAC formation on the 24/3/1993 viewing it from the Chilwell garrison in Nottingham heading in a northerly direction following the M1 motorway. Subsequent enquiries ascertained that the helicopters were from 9 Regiment heading back to Dishforth having participated in exercise 'African Eagle'. The exercise was held over central Wales between 11th - 22nd March of that year. 9 Regiment were based at 2 locations during the exercise Sennybridge and Nesscliffe camps and were using the following helicopters:

657 Squadron: Lynx AH.1/7s XZ678.L, XZ645.M & Gazelle AH.1s XW913.U, ZB672.V, XX419.W, & ......X

664 Squadron: Lynx AH.9 ZG914.G, ZG916.I, ZG917.J, ZG921.L & Gazelles XZ347.B, ZB691.C

672 Squadron: Lynx AH.9 ZF538.1, ZG886.3, ZG887.4, ZG885.5, ZG889.6, ZG919.7, ZG920.8, ZG922.9, ZG923.10

Obviously there is a difference in the relevant versions in reference to your list and the one that I have,but hope this helps.

Regards
Colin

[adrian1]

Hi Colin
Thanks for the info almost gave up on that one cheers.
Adrian