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    A full Apache attack helicopter battalion trains over Bavaria [Image 13 of 19]

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    Four military attack helicopters, identifiable as AH-64 Apache variants, are flying in a loose formation over a lush, rural European landscape. The terrain below features patchwork agricultural fields, small villages, forested areas, and yellow flowering crops consistent with rapeseed. The image appears to be taken from another aircraft, providing an elevated aerial perspective.

    ANSBACH, BAYERN, GERMANY

    05.19.2020

    Photo by Sgt. Justin Ashaw 

    12th Combat Aviation Brigade

    "Staggered Formation of Apache's over Germany" On May 19, 1-3rd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade conducted a battalion training flight of 18 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. The training mission was an opportunity for 1-3 ARB to conduct a training mission with the full battalion under realistic conditions. The objective area was far enough away to necessitate detailed planning at the company and platoon level. This was a great first step on a progressive training plan to execute collective training. Chinooks from 1-214th Aviation Regiment were also present during the training flight in support of the Attack Battalion. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt Justin Ashaw)

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    Date Taken: 05.19.2020
    Date Posted: 05.21.2020 06:15
    Photo ID: 6215381
    VIRIN: 200519-A-HE629-044
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 11.81 MB
    Location: ANSBACH, BAYERN, DE

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