The United States Air Force has released a statement after its military aircraft were spotted in the skies above Bury recently.
US Air Force CV-22 Ospreys were heard before being seen flying over Whitefield, with many reaching for their phones to capture the sight
The US Air Force has a base in Suffolk.
According to the air force the mission of the CV-22 is to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces.
"The 7th Special Operations Squadron routinely conducts flying operations and training in the area of RAF Mildenhall and the UK."
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Pubgoers at The Coach and Horses in Whitefield were among those to hear the incredible rumbling sound, with one providing a dramatic clip of as the two aircraft passed overhead.
Although military low flying in the UK has reduced since 1988, the Ministry of Defence says it remains an essential skill for military aircrew as it allows them to undertake various roles including reconnaissance, search and rescue and transporting troops or humanitarian aid
In a statement the MOD said "Whatever missions we ask our armed forces to undertake, the aircrew must be able to fulfil the task as effectively as possible, often without time for ‘work up’ training.
"They are only able to do this through specialist training gained through the use of the UK low flying system."
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