
BOOKS - MILITARY HISTORY - Army Aviation in Ulster

Army Aviation in Ulster
Year: 2004
Pages: 114
Format: PDF

Pages: 114
Format: PDF

Long Description of the Plot: The book "Army Aviation in Ulster" by John Parker provides a comprehensive overview of the development and use of military aviation in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, a period of sectarian conflict and political violence that lasted from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. The book explores how the British Army's aviation branch, known as the Army Air Corps, adapted its tactics and strategies to meet the unique challenges posed by the region's complex terrain and the changing nature of the conflict. The book begins with an introduction to the history of military aviation in Northern Ireland, dating back to the early 20th century when the Royal Flying Corps first began operating in the region. It then delves into the evolution of the Army Air Corps and its role in the Troubles, highlighting key events such as the deployment of helicopters during the Bloody Sunday incident in 1972 and the use of aerial reconnaissance during the Gulladuff ambush in 1973. The author examines the various aircraft used by the Army Air Corps during this period, including the Westland Sioux and the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, and discusses their capabilities and limitations.
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