Nato military flights surprise over Cardiff and Newport

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A series of training flights by military helicopters and other aircraft ahead of the NATO summit startled residents in Newport and Cardiff on Monday.

The elite US Marine Corps HMX-1 squadron, which provides air support to US Presidents, thundered over the cities, along with RAF Military helicopters and police air support.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-29022587

[Anmer]

Drove west along the M4 yesterday.  Light blue baseball capped, armed police in pairs on every bridge and junction near Newport and Cardiff.  A very expensive 2 days for the local community.