Agusta A109 helicopter landing engine start and takeoff to Silverstone from London Heliport G-MIHD

The Agusta A109 is a lightweight, twin-engine, eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter. It is also known as AgustaWestland AW109. It is widely used in light transport, medevac, search-and-rescue, and military roles and it is also a preferred private helicopter. London Heliport (ICAO: EGLW), previously called Battersea Heliport and currently known officially as the Edmiston London Heliport for sponsorship reasons, is London's only licensed heliport. The facility opened on 23 April 1959, it is located in Battersea on the south bank of the River Thames a few miles southwest of Westminster Bridge and between Wandsworth Bridge and Battersea Railway Bridge. The heliport, once owned by Westland and then Harrods, is a very small site, it provides a helipad for take-off and landing, and onshore parking for three to four aircraft, depending upon their size. London Heliport has a fully licensed rescue and firefighting service who are on duty for all aircraft movements at the port as well as providing an emergency response to any helicopter incident within the London area.