Terrance B Lettsome International airport welcomed the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) new A400 aircraft yesterday 16 August. The planned stop is part of the RAF’s essential training to ensure the crews have valuable familiarisation of landing the large aircraft in BVI if an emergency were to arise.

On the brief visit the crew spoke to airport officials on a range of matters including disaster response.

The UK also has a Royal Navy vessel in the region during hurricane season, which stands ready to support BVI in the event of a disaster. 

Duty Manager at Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, and aspiring pilot, Cherno Turnbull was also given the unique opportunity to fly on the RAF A400 yesterday when the crew invited him to take a seat in the cockpit as they completed a take-off and landing drill.