Stunning photo captures iconic Chinook helicopter flying over the Peak District

Iconic Chinooks helicopters have been seen flying over the Peak District.

Two Chinooks helicopters were spotted flying low near Curbar in the Peak District shortly after 1pm today (Thursday, November 12).

The moment was captured by a local photography enthusiast Richard Bowring.

The stunning photo shows one of the helicopters flying down the valley near Curbar.

The iconic Chinook helicopters, which are famous for their twin propellors, are primarily used for trooping, resupply and battlefield casualty evacuation – but may be armed and are fitted with a suite of self-defence equipment allowing them to operate across the battlespace.

They are highly versatile support helicopters, which can be operated both from land bases or ships into a diverse range of environments, including deserts, jungles and even the Arctic.