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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Army Apaches all at sea on Ark Royal

Apache on board HMS Ark RoyalA detachment of Apache attack helicopters have landed on board the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship HMS Ark Royal to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior in October.

An unusual sight – Apaches are used extensively by the Army Air Corps in land operations but over the next few weeks they will train to broaden their sea experience and capability with the Royal Navy.

As well as it being a relatively new experience for the three aircraft and ten pilots, there is also a support crew of 120 engineers and maintainers from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps on board the Portsmouth-based aircraft carrier.

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