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Residents near RAF Benson warned of overnight-flying Chinooks
Residents living near an RAF airbase are being warned helicopters will be flying into the early hours over the next few weeks as students complete their Benson said 28 (AC) Squadron would be flying Chinnocks away from the base near Wallingford, in South Oxfordshire as much as possible but they would also be flying local residents for their "cooperation and continued support" the base said it wanted to flag the night flights due to the hot weather and ongoing exam RAF said the helicopters were currently scheduled to fly until 02:00 and for four weeks from Monday 23 June until 18 July until 03:00. Night flying usually takes place Monday - Thursday.
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