The Protector - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)
Brought to you in partnership with Boeing
In 2019, an RAF Chinook helped shore up a collapsed dam in Whaley Bridge, saving the town from certain destruction.
The operation was a dramatic illustration of the benefits of the Chinook's Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS).
DAFCS also proved its worth in Afghanistan, with a direct impact on mission effectiveness.
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