Here's why a Royal Navy helicopter was circling over Chichester earlier
Here's why a Royal Navy helicopter was spotted flying over Chichester earlier today (Thursday, September 17).
The Royal Navy Merlin helicopter was heard over the eastern part of the city from about 11.30am.
It was seen circling part of the city before flying off again.
Speaking to the Observer, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the military vehicle was on a training exercise from the 65,000 tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth which is currently in Portsmouth.
Ahead of the ship's departure tomorrow, military personnel flew the helicopter near the Isle of Wight before taking the training inland over Chichester.