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This is a rare opportunity to spend a full day of operations with the RAF Chinook Force as part of a small group of photographers.
We will capture the activity of the mighty helicopters as they undertake a range of day-to-day operational activities. The event has been arranged to assist in the raising of funds for station charities.
The amazing base access that we hope to achieve at RAF Odiham does require adherence to the stringent levels of base and personnel security that are now in place at defence establishments.
This event will include leaving the base to go to a military training area usually off limits to the public, to enable us to get shots of the Chinooks on location undertaking training exercises. This will require a coach transfer from the base to the location and then the return at the end of the event.
Please check the security info in the sections below and don't miss the great opportunity to join us and the RAF's Chinook Force on April 15th.
Here's the details...
The event is centreed on RAF Odiham, Hampshire
The date is Tuesday 15th April.
Provisional timings...0800hrs to 0830hrs for arrival and will open again for departures from 1800hrs to 1830hrs.
Copies of the necessary MoD Photo Permit and vehicle registration form will be sent to ticket holders on a staggered basis. Joining instructions will follow a week before the event.
Open to those with valid photo ID (all visitors must be from a NATO or Commonwealth country) and the RAF reserves the right to refuse application & entry.
IMPORTANT SECURITY DETAILS, PLEASE READ
Cameras with WiFi and Bluetooth capability MUST have the ability to turn this function OFF.
If they cannot be turned off, they are prohibited from being used on the station. Mobile phones are okay as these functions are easily available.
The RAF Police will be instigating a process to check imagery prior to visitors leaving the site and your kind cooperation, time and patience will be required.
Cameras will not be permitted inside any hangars.
Hi-Viz will be required (ideally bring your own, or we have a good supply if necessary).
Aircraft participation is ENTIRELY based on operational availability.
NOTHING IS GUARANTEED & EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
1) Buy a ticket now.
2) COAP will be in touch to provide you with the MoD photo permit form to complete as well as your vehicle details. You then return the application forms to us at COAP.
3) The RAF security system will check the photo permit forms.
4) COAP will inform you when the checks are complete.
5) You will be sent joining instructions about one week before the event.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ...
We will be leaving the site to go to a military training area, usually off limits to the public to get shots of the Chinooks on location undertaking training exercises. This will require a coach transfer from the base to the location and then the return at the end of the event.
This aspect of the event may incur an additional cost. As soon as the opportunity is confirmed, any additional charges will be clearly notified and the cost split among all attending photographers in a straightforward manner.
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