Arizona Apaches

Apache Attack Helcopter crews train in the harsh desert conditions in Arizona in preparation for operations in Afghanistan. The desert environment is very similiar to that which they will encounter when in Afghanistan and allows them to train and practice and perfect their drills and procedures.

An Apache Ground Crew take cover from the down draft after re-arming the aircraft.

A Forward Air Controller directs the Apache crew onto a target.

An Apache flies over the vast Arizona desert.

An Apache Attack helicopter fires a missile onto a target.

Apache pilots.