Why military helicopters landed at MediaCity last night The choppers were seen landing on a car park roof Army helicopter lands on MediaCity car park in Salford Quays Military helicopters were filmed landing on a car park in MediaCity last night. Witnesses reported seeing three or four choppers circling overhead before landing on the roof of the multi-storey at about 11.30pm. One witness said: "We had three or four Blue Thunder helicopters circling around Media City and landing on the car park next to Premier Inn. ‌ "Quite unexpected in the middle of the night. There was also a lot of crew with gear on and ropes." ‌ It's understood the landing was part of a routine training operation. Blue Thunder is the nickname given to the Eurocopter Dauphin II helicopters, which is used by the SAS, but it's not been confirmed which branch of the military took part in the exercise. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: "UK military personnel train in a variety of locations to ensure they are ready for a broad spectrum of scenarios." A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed the confirm that the landing related to a 'planned training exercise and was not in response to any incident'. Article continues below Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. Article continues below You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.