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Since its formation in 1957 the Army Air Corps has played a prominent role in almost every British Army operation. We talk to the authors of ‘Ops Normal Volume 1, The Authorised Operational History of the Army Air Corps, 1957-2017’ who take us through the evolution of the Corps, how it was founded and its theatres of operations during this time.
Mike Peters is a former Army Air Corps soldier and officer, serving both as Groundcrew, and as an Air Door Gunner. During his 34 years in the Corps, he served in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Germany, Bosnia, Kosovo, both Gulf Wars, and Afghanistan.
John Greenacre is a former Army Air Corps officer and Gazelle pilot with over 23 years of service. He took part in operations in the Gulf, Balkans and Northern Ireland and served in Germany, Canada, the Falkland Islands and Kenya.
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Recorded 3rd January 2025
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