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Apache Dawn

Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned

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In the summer of 2007 the British Army's 662 Squadron deployed its most potent weapons system in combat for the very first time - the iconic Apache attack helicopter. This is the definitive story of the aircraft and of the crew who fly her, and of their baptism of fire in the battle for Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Under the call-sign Ugly, four of the Army Air Corps' finest pilots flew a relentless series of missions during their 100-day deployment, stretching the aircraft, and themselves, to the limit. Apache Dawn recounts these operations from the perspective of the aircrew, plus the soldiers on the ground who owe their lives to the Apaches' intervention during the white-hot heat of battle. Bestselling author Damien Lewis has been given unprecedented access to the pilots of the Apache Attack Squadrons - an elite band of warriors operating at the very limits of modern warfare. Apache Dawn is their story, and it is one of untold bravery and resilience against all odds.

©2023 Damien Lewis (P)2023 Quercus Editions Limited 21st Century Afghan & Iraq Wars Air Forces Armed Forces Military Military & War Modern War Aviation

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'Reveals a true story of British courage and daring.' The Sunday Times

'The most dramatic story of a secret wartime mission ever.' News of the World
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Really great listen, could have listened forever. A very interesting after listening to Ed Macy’s accounts. Leads on nicely. Highly recommended.

Epic story

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Excellent. I really enjoyed it from start to finished. I have read lots about men on the ground, never anything about apache pilots.

Excellent recommend

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Absolutely loved this book,it was extremely detailed and informative,just what I like.also totally riveting.

Total team performance.

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A well written and read storyline of skill, daring and bravery. Exceptional comradeship and care for fellow soldiers.
As they say in the final chapters so many men have lost their lives and been injured since the world wars unfortunately forgotten by many.

Excellent story

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an absolute compelling account of what these apache pilots were faced with in Afghanistan. The skill, bravery, stamina and unprecedented alertness to there job in hand. and very well narrated

A brilliant account of the apaches role

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