An RAF flypast is scheduled to go ahead in Barnet on Wednesday to celebrate 50 years of service of the Puma.

Several helicopters are due to take to the skies for most of the tomorrow across several locations in England, according to military-airshows .

It says the helicopters are due to fly from RAF Benson to RAF Scampton between 10am to 11.49am, then RAF Scampton to Middle Wallop from 1.30pm to 3.34pm, and then Middle Wallop back to RAF Benson from 5pm to 6.31pm.

According to the schedule, they are due to fly over Hendon around 10.40am, but timings may change due to weather and other taskings.

The first Royal Air Force Puma helicopters were delivered into service on January 21, 1979.

The Puma, a medium-lift support helicopter, has flown on combat and humanitarian operations around the world over the last five decades, including Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Mozambique and the Caribbean. 

The helicopters have also supported Defence in the UK such as providing helicopter lift capability to flood relief efforts and the coronavirus pandemic. 

In early 2020, the Pumas deployed at short notice to Kinloss Barracks to provide vital transport for personnel and equipment in Scotland and Northern England in the early stages of the pandemic, as well as remaining on standby 24/7 to support any task required in the UK.