This is why an Irish Air Corps helicopter visited Leeds today
An Irish military aircraft made a stop at Leeds Bradford Airport today.
The Agusta Westland 139, operated by the Irish Air Corps - who provide air support to Ireland's army and navy - visited the Multiflight engineering and maintenance depot on the Yeadon site to refuel today.
Multiflight engineer retires after nearly 50 years working at Leeds BradfordThe helicopter can seat 15 and has a range of functions, including military, search and rescue, offshore transport, disaster relief, maritime patrol and emergency medical evacuation.
Last summer, a WW2-era Spitfire made an unplanned overnight stopover at Multiflight after encountering stormy weather en route to Scotland. It is pictured at the base here.