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We watched the emotional flyby of the Puma helicopter as RAF bids farewell to the veteran support vehicle

Three helicopters have flown in formation over Staffordshire as part of a special final farewell flyby for the legendary aircraft.

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Three RAF Puma HC.Mk 2, also known as the designation SA330 Puma, flew over the MOD Beacon Barracks, off of Beaconside, Stafford, on Thursday. 

The veteran aircraft is set to retire at the end of this month after more than 50 years of service and offering support to British Armed Forces members. 

The first Puma aircraft were delivered on January 29, 1972, quickly filling a crucial support role in operations all over the world.

The formation of three Puma helicopters buzzed over Beacon Barracks in staffordshire as part of a special farewell
The formation of three Puma helicopters buzzed over Beacon Barracks in staffordshire as part of a special farewell

However, more than 50 years after the veteran craft was put into service, three Puma's have taken part in flyby's across MOD sites across the UK to help mark the end of it's illustrious career.