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In pictures: Lynx helicopters begin farewell tour

Four of the last remaining Lynx aircraft have been flown out of RAF Odiham in Hampshire

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Four of the Army Air Corps’ last remaining Lynx Mk9 helicopters (Andrew Matthews/PA)

The Army Air Corps has flown four of the last remaining Lynx helicopters from RAF Odiham in Hampshire on a commemorative tour as the aircraft bows out after nearly 40 years of service.

Lynx helicopter decommissioned
Dawn breaks at RAF Odiham in Hampshire (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Lynx helicopter decommissioned
Maintenance crew make final preparations for the farewell flight (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Lynx helicopter decommissioned
Commemorative art on one of the Mk9s (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Lynx helicopter decommissioned
Air Trooper Toby Tibbitts said it is a “sad day” but a proud one (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Lynx helicopter decommissioned
The aircraft has a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Four Lynx helicopters flying over London (Victoria Jones/PA)
Four Lynx helicopters flying over London (Victoria Jones/PA)
Helicopters are escorted by a Chinook (Philip Toscano/PA)
Helicopters are escorted by a Chinook (Philip Toscano/PA)
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