The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an American twin-engined, tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol. | War History Online

MH-47G Chinook Taxi and Take Off_24Nov19

Residents of San Antonio, Texas, were startled by the loud roar of MH-47 Chinook helicopters flying in formation over residential neighbourhoods, prompting speculation about possible military operations. One local woman, who has lived in the area since 2009, told reporters she had never experienced anything like it. “The sound was unlike anything I’ve ever heard,” she said, noting the helicopters’ tight formation and the sheer scale of the display. While US military officials have not issued a f