Category Archives: Air Support

OPFOR – Flying the Enemy Skies

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Strikehold

Thanks to the Wings Over Iraq blog I came across an interesting article on the VERTICLE magazine website today about the OPFOR helicopter force at Fort Irwin, California, and their transition from the venerable old UH-1H Iroquois (aka, “Huey”) to … Continue reading →

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Wildcat makes first landing at sea

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Strikehold

The Royal Navy’s next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat, has landed on a ship at sea for the first time.  On 7 November, the aircraft touched down on the flight deck of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) aviation trials ship Argus off … Continue reading →

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US and Afghan airmen perform first joint operational air-assault mission

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Strikehold

Members of the Kandahar Air Wing and U.S. Army Task Force Thunder conducted their first joint air-assault mission, “Operation Sand Hill Crane,” together recently. Officials explained the goal of Sand Hill Crane was to insert specialized teams into strategic locations … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snapshot

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Strikehold

An Apache helicopter from 664 Squadron, Army Air Corps, takes off from HMS Illustrious during a recent two week training package to enable pilots and ground crews to acclimatise to working in a maritime environment. Photographer: POA(Phot) Ray Jones Crown … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Strikehold

Soldiers who operated the Apache attack helicopter in Afghanistan have been praised for their outstanding performance by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Prince Charles, who is Colonel in Chief, Army Air Corps, presented Operational Service Medals to soldiers … Continue reading →

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