Air Cav crew chiefs given chance to fly in Apache [Image 2 of 6]

CAMP TAJI, IRAQ

02.11.2010

Photo by Sgt. Alun Thomas  

1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs

After flying in the front seat of an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter for the first time in his two years of Army service, Spc. Christopher Parker (left), from Fort Worth, Texas, a crew chief for Company B, 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Division?Center, is congratulated Jan. 25 by Col. Douglas Gabram, from Cleveland, commander of 1st ACB. Parker was selected to fly in the front seat as part of an incentive program for Apache crew chiefs who have performed above average. They would not normally get to fly in the aircraft.

• Date Taken: 02.11.2010
• Date Posted: 02.13.2010 02:35
• Photo ID: 250802
• VIRIN: 100211-A-8759T-118
• Resolution: 2100x1391
• Size: 618.63 KB
• Location: CAMP TAJI, IQ