Yes this was 'Action Stations' with my mate on one helicopter enjoying his 40th birthday treat from all his friends.
10 lucky souls got an 'eyeful of Spit' as close as Charlie brown the pilot could safely swoop around the helicopters.
They passed through the airspace of the Capel memorial and then back to base, which due to dodgy crosswinds turned out to be Rochester rather than the planned Manston - so he did not get to check out the bird, although I think he may have a later chance to view the spit when thay fly again.
Lucky so and so
