The royal helicopter was spotted over the Fylde coast when King Charles visited the North West yesterday. The King’s helicopter - a distinctive maroon Leonardo AW139 - was snapped by local photographer Steve Eaves as it made its way over Thornton on Monday afternoon. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide AdLocal photographer Steve Eaves spotted the King's Helicopter flying over the Fylde coast on Monday after a royal visit to Barrow in Cumbria | Steve EavesIts official title is the King’s Helicopter Flight and the chopper usually uses the callsign "TKF1" when the King is aboard. King Charles III meets members of the public during a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria | Chris Jackson/PA WireWhen the prime minister visited in March, he confirmed King Charles had agreed to grant the title of The Royal Port of Barrow on the area around the shipyard and docks. Crowds, including many schoolchildren, cheered as the King arrived in the town to bestow the honour.