This morning crews from 27 Squadron RAF Odiham were involved in the assisted departure of 70 British Nationals and entitled personnel from Lebanon. Since the Chinooks arrived on Sunday 16th July 06 they have assisted 149 personnel out of the region.
Working closely with the Royal Navy and for the first time since the assisted departure the Chinooks landed on HMS Illustrious where the people were disembarked.
The crews are currently on 30 minutes standby to assist further.