North Hampshire RAF base issues drone warning
RAF Odiham says the airspace around the base is a restricted zone
Last updated 10th Jun 2024
RAF Odiham near Basingstoke has issued a warning about flying drones near to their base.
Odiham is the home of the UK Chinook force with the giant twin rota helicopters a familiar sight over north Hampshire and Berkshire.
A spokesperson for the base said:
"It is illegal to fly any drone at any time within a Flight Restriction Zone without permission, doing so could result in criminal prosecution."
It's not clear if the base has encountered any issues with drones recently.
Public
This weekend the base sent a Chinook to the RAF Cosford airshow where it showed off its capabilities in front of 55,000 people.
Helicopters at the base operate around the clock and a Chinook is available 24/7 to react in case of a civilian emergency.