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First Apache on the "Ark Royal" aircraft carrier

Portsmouth, United Kingdom - It belongs to 667 Squadron Army Air Corps

An Apache attack helicopter has been landed on an Invincible-class aircraft carrier for the first time, marking another milestone in the return to service of the carrier "Hms Ark Royal". The aircraft, from 667 Squadron Army Air Corps, landed on "Ark Royal" as she lay alongside at Portsmouth Naval Base for ship-air integration trials. The Apache was moved around the flight deck and lowered on one of...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 69462
Rome, Italy, 11/16/2006 21:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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