Apache over Libya

HMS Ocean and her embarked Apache attack helicopters from 656 Squadron, Army Air Corps were about to head home in May 2011 after a Mediterranean exercise. However, the civil war in Libya and the NATO air campaign intervened, and the Author and his fellow Apache pilots and crewmen were in action at night over hostile territory. Despite Libyas state-of-the-art arsenal of ground-to-air weapons, the Apaches made nightly raids at ultra-low levels behind enemy lines. Apache Over Libya describes the experiences of eight Army and two Royal Navy pilots who played a significant role in the NATO-led campaign. Despite fighting the best-armed enemy British aircrew have faced in generations, they defied the odds and survived.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 200 pages
\n Publication date: 28 February 2021
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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In May 2011, following a Mediterranean exercise aimed at showcasing the Apache's prowess in ship-borne operations, HMS Ocean and her embarked Apache attack helicopters from 656 Squadron, Army Air Corps, were preparing to return home. However, the unfolding civil war in Libya and the subsequent NATO air campaign intervened, altering their course. A few days later, the Author and his fellow Apache pilots and crewmen found themselves in the midst of action, conducting night raids over hostile territory. With Gaddafi's capable air and land forces in their sights, they had to navigate their way into Libya, complete their mission, evade lethal ground fire, and safely return to Ocean. Despite Libya's state-of-the-art arsenal of ground-to-air weapons, the Apaches executed nightly raids at ultra-low levels, penetrating deep behind enemy lines.

Apache Over Libya is a captivating account that delves into the experiences of eight Army and two Royal Navy pilots who played pivotal roles in the NATO-led campaign. Despite facing the most formidable enemy British aircrew has encountered in generations, these individuals defied the odds and survived. Thrilling first-hand action accounts vividly convey the challenges and exhilaration of flying the Apache in combat at sea and over enemy-held terrain. This unforgettable and unique narrative provides a rare insight into attack helicopter operations during wartime.

\n Weight: 370g\n
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526796820\n \n