Flying saucer

[ril7979]

Just flew over RAF St Mawgan going east….any ideas what it could be

[GliderRider]

A lifting frame for something. Multiple attachments on the frame to spread the loads through whatever goes below it, and a single point release on the helicopter if things start going wrong.

[dr_gn]

It’s actually a tethered test of the new stealth helicopter. More work to do on the main rotors, but they’re making progress.

[anonymous-user]

I believe it’s part of the new radar on loan from RAF Luton, it can rotate at 80085 rpm, thus creating a better view of air traffic for radar operators and will act as early warning for Chinese spy balloons.

Photo taken from a Canberra.

[tangerine_sedge]

pablo said:

I believe it’s part of the new radar on loan from RAF Luton, it can rotate at 80085 rpm, thus creating a better view of air traffic for radar operators and will act as early warning for Chinese spy balloons.

Photo taken from a Canberra.

[rallye101]

Not 100% but that looks like the ground frame for a VOR...

[RobbyJ]

pablo said:

I believe it’s part of the new radar on loan from RAF Luton, it can rotate at 80085 rpm, thus creating a better view of air traffic for radar operators and will act as early warning for Chinese spy balloons.

Photo taken from a Canberra.

Those who know, know

[Dave J]

ril7979 said:

Just flew over RAF St Mawgan going east….any ideas what it could be

Its a UFO thats captured a helicopter !!

[ril7979]

Just flown over again in the other direction….very strange

[ril7979]

Finally sorted….see link

https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/digital-underground-...