Recorded interview with Squadron Leader John Plenty, 6 August 2021

Interview with John Plenty, who served as a Chinook pilot, flight commander and squadron second-in-command of 27 Squadron. He remembers operations around Whaley Bridge Dam and during the Covid pandemic.

John Plenty explains his current role as second in command of 27 Squadron, operating Chinook helicopters from RAF Odiham. He remembers his time in command of 27 Squadron’s ‘A’ Flight, gives his views on the Chinook and remembers operations around Whaley Bridge Dam. He outlines the roles of the Tactical Support Wing and Joint Helicopter Support Squadron, his work during the Covid pandemic and the future of the Chinook force.