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Coastguard helicopter in Reculver piloted by crew on exercise

KentOnline reporter
multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk
23:00, 03 July 2015  | Updated: 23:04, 03 July 2015

A coastguard helicopter seen hovering over Reculver cliffs tonight was on an exercise.

The chopper - based at Lydd Airport - was spotted a number of times between 5pm and 10pm with its search lights on.

The coastguard says it was piloted by a crew familiarising themselves with the area.

The Coastguard helicopter was involved. stock pic: @DadswellToby
The Coastguard helicopter was involved. stock pic: @DadswellToby

They have taken over search and rescue duties from the RAF at Wittisham.

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