Residents ‘freaking out’ as helicopters descend on MediaCity

Just before 8pm on Monday night (March 2) the pair of dark unidentified aircraft flew over Salford Quays before landing in an open square.

The helicopters appear to be navy blue with a white underbelly – the same design as the SAS Blue Thunder.

Two helicopters were seen landing in MediaCity (Image: mich2255)

Emma Green, witnessing the helicopters, said: “Right, the SAS are currently circling my building  in blacked-out helicopters.

“No way, they’re coming down outside my window!

“What do you do when there are now blacked-out helicopters landing – I’m hoping it’s the British SAS, this could be anyone.

“I am literally freaking out.”

Other residents expressed concern that the helicopters could interrupt filming for Coronation Street – which looks to be filming night scenes.

Filming on Coronation Street was stopped by the helicopters (Image: Public)

Residents were quick to check online for flight trackers to identify the unknown aircraft but couldn’t find any signs.

The helicopters both flew away together before returning at around half past nine, when men in black were also spotted on the rooftops.

Video footage taken by a nearby resident shows a man in black descending from the helicopter onto the roof.

Filming on Coronation Street was also seen to have been halted entirely as a result of the helicopters and the sounds coming from their blades.