AH-64D Apache. Photo: Boeing Disclosure
Two British soldiers, drunk, were caught in intimate relations in the rear cockpit of an Apache helicopter during the night, while colleagues were preparing the aircraft for rain protection.
The situation was discovered after unusual noises and the movement of the helicopter’s blades. Inside the helicopter, a soldier in uniform and a woman in civilian clothes were found, and they were quickly removed from the helicopter and detained until their superiors arrived.
The incident happened in 2016 at the Otterburn training ground in Northumberland, in the north of England, but only became public due to a computer error. After the occurrence, the aircrew was instructed to keep the Apache helicopters locked to avoid further embarrassing situations.
The involved aircraft belonged to the 653rd Squadron of the British Army, but the soldiers were from another unit linked to the Royal Artillery.
Apache helicopters, vital to the British Army since 2005, have recently been updated with a new next-generation version, manufactured by Boeing. Equipped with advanced weapon systems and sensors capable of identifying targets miles away, these helicopters have been used in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and in training. The new version, with Rolls Royce engines and enhanced communication systems, was developed to provide improved performance and safety in combat.
Source: DailyMail | Photo: Boeing Disclosure | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
