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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.
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.
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