Army Air Corps

Apache against the snow

The Army Air Corps is the smallest of the three combat arms in the Army, but its fleet of helicopters makes it one of the most potent. Providing firepower from the skies, it has a unique role to play on the modern battlefield by delivering hard-hitting support to ground forces during the key stages of a battle.

News & Features

AAC Apache

Apache supports troops in Nahr-e Saraj

British and Afghan soldiers struck a decisive blow against insurgents in an operation to disrupt a Taliban stronghold in the heart of Helmand province, supported by the Apache helicopter.

AAC Lynx Mk9A over Afghanistan

Upgraded Army Lynx helicopter fleet complete

The last of 22 upgraded Lynx support helicopters, that can operate all year round in the hot and high conditions, has been handed over to the Army Air Corps three months ahead of schedule.

Capt Charlotte Joyce is awarded Young Woman Engineer of the Year

Young Woman Engineer of the Year

Captain Charlotte Joyce, who kept Apache attack helicopters flying in the demanding environments of Afghanistan and Libya, has been named Young Woman Engineer of the Year.

Colonel Neale Moss

AAC officer is Chartered Manager of the Year

Colonel Neale Moss has been named the 2011 Chartered Manager of the Year for his outstanding leadership skills in a highly challenging environment in Afghanistan.

Apache on Exercise Crimson Eagle

Apache crews complete Exercise Crimson Eagle

Army Apache crews are returning to the UK this week having completed a major exercise in the United States as part of the Apache Conversion to Role course.

Apache from 664 Squadron Army Air Corps

Apache helicopters dominate aviation awards

Apache attack helicopters from the Attack Helicopter Force based at Wattisham have flown their way to success at the annual Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators awards this October.