Westlands Lynx sets a World Speed Record in Somerset

On 11th August 1986 an experimental Lynx helicopter took off from its base at Westlands in Yeovil, and would return as the fastest helicopter in the world.
This is how Somerset engineers and pilots broke an official speed record, which is still yet to be beaten.
With thanks to Jared Colclough for filming the drone footage.
I do not own the archive footage. Credit: AgustaWestland.