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  • British Army Apache's clock up 100,000 flying hours

    The British Army's Apache attack helicopter has clocked up a landmark 100,000 flying hours, a third of which have been flown on operations in Afghanistan.



    The achievement - equivalent to a single helicopter staying aloft for 11-and-a-half years - has occurred as the Apache has become a vital battlefield tool in Afghanistan.


    As well as pinpoint strikes in support of ISAF troops, Apache has proved itself invaluable through its ability to escort other helicopters and land convoys and its ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) capabilities.

    At the same time, the Attack Helicopter Force has developed a limited maritime strike capability. Currently 656 Squadron, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps, is deployed onboard HMS Ocean in the Mediterranean in preparation for operations in Libya.

    good news for an awesome bit of kit, lets hope they fly many more safe hours in Libya too.
    RGJ

    ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

    The Rifles

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    Undoubtedly an excellent piece of kit. Is Longbow fully operational now?


    Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
      Undoubtedly an excellent piece of kit. Is Longbow fully operational now?
      i think so Goldie - i've only ever seen the bone dome Apaches flying around and i haven't heard anything to say it wasn't - i think they have always been able to target 'over the treetops' but it's never come up in conversation.
      RGJ

      ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

      The Rifles

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      • #4
        Good PR and credit to Westland who supply same to BA.

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          the British Army Apache Gunship on display recently, with Prince Harry as Co-Pilot / Gunner.
          RGJ

          ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

          The Rifles

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