STUNNING pictures captured the moment two army helicopters flew over Bolton on Thursday night as part of a training mission.
Two Apache choppers flew over the south of the borough leaving residents awestruck.
There were reports the helicopters - described as one of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment in the world - landed in the fields of Farnworth School, Mount St Joseph School and were spotted in Radcliffe.
An army spokesman told The Bolton News: “The flight over Bolton was an aircraft from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps, 1st Aviation Brigade, based at Wattisham Flying Station which was conducting routine training to maintain essential currency for our pilots.
“4 Regiment Army Air Corps is one of the units within 1st Aviation Brigade.
“1st Aviation Brigade brings together the reconnaissance and attack elements of Army Aviation, allowing the brigade to be a rapidly deployable capability, with wide-ranging utility.
(Picture M Ainscough)
“The Apache attack helicopter is one of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment in the world available to frontline troops, it can operate in all weathers, day or night.”
He added: "The Army Air Corps is the combat aviation arm of the British Army, recognisable by their distinctive blue berets.”
The spokesman said that people inspired by what they saw in the skies can find out more on the Army Air Corps website.
(Picture Ian Wilkin)
Within army aviation there are are number of roles, not all being Army Air Corps, but all essential.
They include pilot, aviation support officer and many others.
Visit https://www.army.mod.uk/
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