Residents warned of RAF Chinook overnight flights

Chinooks from RAF Benson could be flown until 03:00 during the night flying training over the coming weeks

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 training.

RAF 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 circuits.

Thanking 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 season.

The 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.