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US Army ‘retires’ last A model Apache
The last AH-64A Apache helicopter, aircraft 451, was “retired” from the Army and handed over to the Project Office for Apache Helicopters during a ceremony on Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, July 15.
The event was hosted by the Texas Army National Guard’s 1-149th ARB, 36th Infantry Division, the unit that had the last A model Apache in its fleet.
More on this at http://www.helihub.com/2012/07/20/us-ar ... el-apache/Later in the firefight, a soldier from 1-77 Armor was seriously wounded and traditional MEDEVAC assets were not able to respond.
The 1-149th ARB aircrew in Apache 451 decided to extract this wounded soldier.
They landed and the wounded soldier was placed in the front seat of the Apache.
The co-pilot Gunner attached himself to the aircraft by the wing and fuselage holds.
The wounded soldier was quickly treated and provided the advanced care he needed. In the end, he recovered fully from his wounds. For this action, the crew was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
