A CHINOOK was spotted flying above Hereford this afternoon.

Video and photos reveal the distinctive aircraft was flying low over Rotherwas Industrial Estate and other areas today (September 6) at around 3.30pm.

Most people will have heard Chinooks flying with their 'wokka wokka' soundtrack, earning an affectionate nickname after the sound of the craft's rotas.

Hereford Times: The Chinook was spotted this afternoon. Picture: Hattie YoungThe Chinook was spotted this afternoon. Picture: Hattie Young (Image: Hattie Young)

The Royal Air Force describes the Chinook as an extremely capable and highly versatile support helicopter which can be operated from land bases or ships into a diverse range of environments, from the Arctic to the desert or jungle.

Hereford Times: The Chinook was spotted flying over Gaol Street shorty after Picture: Lynnerz AudiThe Chinook was spotted flying over Gaol Street shorty after Picture: Lynnerz Audi (Image: Lynnerz Audi)

It was hard to miss as echoed over Rotherwas and workers below watched it go into the distance towards Holme Lacey.