Military personnel have been pictured carrying out repairs on a grounded RAF Odiham Chinook helicopter after it was forced to land in Herefordshire.
The Boeing CH-47 aircraft was grounded in a field near Bromyard in Herefordshire on Wednesday, May 6, due to a technical issue.
It has remained stranded for four days while top brass work out how to recover it.
An RAF spokesperson said: "The aircraft landed safely and the crew are fine.
"We would like to thank the landowner for their patience and assistance whilst we assess the aircraft."
Images from the scene show RAF engineers working on top of the helicopter’s cockpit as they attempt to make repairs.
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During recovery efforts, West Mercia Police issued warnings to drivers not to block the road while trying to photograph the incident.
The Chinook is a distinctive twin-rotor helicopter used primarily for troop transport, resupply missions, and casualty evacuation.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the helicopter can carry up to 55 personnel or 10 tonnes of cargo.
Chinooks are based at RAF Benson, RAF Odiham, and JHC FS Aldergrove.
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