It is understood that the helicopter delivered vital PPE supplies for staff at the new 500-bed Nightingale hospital which was officially opened at Harrogate Convention Centre on Tuesday afternoon by veteran fundraiser Captain Tom Moore.
Take a look through these 13 images which tell the story of how the day unfolded.
1. Chinook
An RAF Chinook helicopter landed on the Stray in Harrogate on Thursday afternoon, believed to be delivering PPE to the new Nightingale hospital. Photo: James Hardisty
2. Chinook
An RAF Chinook helicopter landed on the Stray in Harrogate on Thursday afternoon, believed to be delivering PPE to the new Nightingale hospital. Photo: James Hardisty
3. Chinook
An RAF Chinook helicopter landed on the Stray in Harrogate on Thursday afternoon, believed to be delivering PPE to the new Nightingale hospital. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Chinook
An RAF Chinook helicopter landed on the Stray in Harrogate on Thursday afternoon, believed to be delivering PPE to the new Nightingale hospital. Photo: James Hardisty