RAF Benson originally planned for a Puma helicopter to conduct a routine training sortie with Santa on board on Wednesday 6th December, however it actually took place on Friday 8th December.
Santa will be flying over schools to spread some Christmas Cheer. The Puma helicopter will transit between schools at low level to allow Santa to wave to the children.
Unfortunately due to the foggy conditions Santa's flight was cancelled on Wednesday 6th December but went ahead on Friday 8th December instead.
Puma (XW213) Flypasts with Santa on Friday 8th December 2023:
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RAF Puma Flypast Timings and Locations:
• 09.35am - RAF Benson
• 09.45am - Ewelme
• 09.48am - Watlington
• 09.51am - Chalgrove
• 09.53am - Stadhampton
• 09.56am - Berinsfield
• 09.57am - Dorchester
• 09.59am - Warborough
• 10.01am - Benson
• 10.03am - Crowmarsh Gifford
• 10.04am - Wallingford
• 10.10am - Didcot
• 10.19am - Hagbourne
• 10.21am - South Moreton
• 10.23am - Cholsey
• 10.26am - Blewbury
• 10.33am - Moulsford
• 10.37am - Goring
• 10.40am - Whitchurch
• 10.43am - Woodcote
• 10.45am - Checkendon
• 10.47am - Stoke Row
• 10.49am - Nettlebed
• 10.55am - Chinnor
• 10.59am - Thame
• 11.01am - Tetsworth
• 11.10am - Oxford
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