New Apache helicopter exhibit at Army Flying Museum opens
His Majesty King Charles unveiled a plaque on a visit to Middle Wallop
One of the most popular military helicopters ever put into service goes on display at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop from today (Friday 17th May).
The Apache AH Mark 1 attack helicopter retired earlier this year to be replaced by a more modern version.
It's now on permanent display at the Museum and is the only place in Europe that the public can see this impressive aircraft.
The exhibit has been officially opened by His Majesty King Charles this week.
Lucy Johnson, Chief Executive of the Army Flying Museum who welcomed The King said:
“His Majesty was delighted to return to the Museum and was interested to learn about the work of the Museum in preserving British Army aviation and telling the story of the past 150 years. He very much enjoyed meeting members of the Museum team who were instrumental in the Apache project and we are delighted that his final duty as Colonel-in-Chief was to unveil a plaque to commemorate this important aircraft.”
The Apache Mark 1 is the same type of helicopter that's been flown by Prince Harry and astronaut Tim Peake.
The exact model on display has seen service in Afghanistan and has flown from HMS Queen Elizabeth.