Puttingthe ‘A’in JHF(A)
Since the first Apache arrived on Op HERRICK, the force has seen a constant evolution of all aspects of life in Afghanistan. Beyond the obvious physical expansion of Bastion and the development of comforts, such as the tier 2 accommodation for aircrew, there are more subtle and defining changes that underlie the way we operate. [...]
Exploiting the 3rd Dimension Air Manoeuvre in the Future Operating Environment
Exploiting the third dimension is simply the ability to use a range of aircraft, whether manned fixed or rotary wing platforms, or unmanned aerial vehicles/unmanned aerial systems (UAV/UAS), in order to gain the upper hand against a less mobile enemy. As we enter the period of drawdown from Op HERRICK and a “return to contingency” [...]
Look Out, Watch Out, There’s a… UAS About!
The axiom that there are never any old and bold pilots is insidiously linked to the aphorism that you have to fill the bucket of experience before your bucket of luck runs out from the mistakes you make. But to become that old pilot and cross that bridge between inexperience and wisdom with that full [...]
Exercise & Operations
Lessons: Making a Difference on Operations
Why is it important? The lessons process is important...
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The Chinook Force Training for War Exercise VENTUS MAGNUS
A large proportion of the RAF Odiham-based Chinook...
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Commander’s Foreword
Welcome to this Winter edition of LZDZ. I hope that these articles help to paint a good picture of what the Command has been up to recently. The JHC has risen to yet new challenges in 2012. The first of these has been to regenerate the Army’s main high readiness crisis response unit, comprising the [...]
Cheryl Cole Visits British Troops Serving in Afghanistan
The popstar and forces sweetheart spent three days with servicemen and women in Camp Bastion in preparation for the Pride of Britain Awards coverage and to boost morale. During her visit, Cheryl met personnel from the Joint Helicopter Force (Afghanistan) (JHF (A)), experienced up close the helicopters in action and was given a tour of [...]
Airborne Gunners Revive French Connection
7 Para RHA was joined on exercise by senior officers from its French sister unit – 35e Régiment d’Artillerie Parachutiste (35e RAP). The exercise at Otterburn saw 7 Para RHA carry out live firing of 105mm L118 Light Guns, directed by Fire Support Teams (FSTs), who work with infantry on the ground to co-ordinate artillery [...]
Former Cold War Airbase Captures Soviet Aircraft
Gutersloh Airfield, home of 1 Regiment AAC, received an unlikely visitor recently that resurrected memories of the site’s role in the Cold War. Successful German Businessman and aviation enthusiast, Nils Holtermann, encountered serious engine problems whilst on a routine transit from Bitburg to Weser-Wuemme, East of Bremen. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing [...]
Paratroopers Prepare for Airborne Task Force Role at Scottish Airfield
Members of 16 Air Assault Brigade took to the skies again as part of a large multinational land, sea and air exercise – one of largest in recent years. Sleepy West Freugh airfield woke up to the sound of mighty Hercules transport aircraft. Scores of soldiers spilled from the rear loading ramps, quickly adopting defensive [...]
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