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Apache Dawn

Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned

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Apache Dawn

By: Damien Lewis
Narrated by: Matt Bates
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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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Insightful story of one tour by the AAC in Afghanistan. Well written and narrated

Great insight into the role of the Apache in Afghanistan.

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Great 👍book well read and informative great work to all involved thanks for a good story

Great read

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It’s very interesting on how the pilots operated in extreme conditions and still did the job in hand much respect and appreciation to them for all they did

The pilots

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