A community received a shocking surprise after a military aircraft landed at a police headquarters near Ipswich.
Martlesham residents were left stunned after a Chinook helicopter landed near the Martlesham police headquarters, in Portal Avenue, on Thursday evening.
The chopper travelled from Hampshire ahead of making a stop in Martlesham that has been revealed as routine training.
RAF Spokesperson: “A Chinook from RAF Odiham was conducting routine training in Suffolk on June 25. This involved simulating military support to civilian and police agencies.”
Residents in the area took to social media saying: "It scared the living daylights out of my dog today she tried to run away but the helicopter was fascinating though!"
Others added: "Was having a nice nap and woke up with it flying over my roof, nearly wet myself."
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What is a Chinook?
A Chinook is a large military helicopter with two big rotors, front and back, designed to carry heavy loads of troops, vehicles and supplies.
It is used worldwide, including by the British armed forces, for combat operations, casualty evacuation and disaster relief.
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