What’s in the kit of a 🇬🇧 British Apache pilot?

Have you ever wondered what helicopter pilots carry on them? A British Army Apache AH1 pilot gives us a comprehensive look inside his kit bag.
The British Army deployed Apaches to Estonia in April 2019 to augment NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup, which is led by the United Kingdom. The attack helicopters have practised integrating with multinational forces, participating in multiple exercises. The Apache’s speed, manoeuvrability and payload make it invaluable to ground operations.
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[@davidhouseman4328]

Impressive how much of the soldier they still are.

[@garyfrench6536]

In the British Army you are a soldier first, tradesman second. Well that's the theory in training and yes that even includes Apache pilots.

[@matthewpayne42]

The guy needs a Chinook to put all his gear in.

[@Jake-xe2eq]

Well... I always thought they carried a pistol only. Glad to know they’re properly equipped

[@GordonSeal]

I had to laugh when he talked about strapping people to the side of an aircraft. :D

[@stephengilmore2741]

They did do it in a famous episode in Afghanistan. I believe it was the Royal Marines and 2 Apaches went back to rescue a soldier left behind. The Marines ended up flying back while strapped to the sides of the Apaches.

[@stevewalsh5956]

Jugroom fort. The pilot was Ed Macey and the marines name was Matthew Ford.

[@captainchaos4896]

@@stevewalsh5956 yup Ed Mace wrote a book on his Time as an Apache pilot in Afghanistan, really interesting read.

[@gabegrace8333]

@@captainchaos4896 Ed Macy book Apache details the battle He also mentions the role of top cover pilots while they were on the ground especially Charlotte Madison ( pseudonym) The first British WOMAN apache pilot. She was the first pilot to unleash all her armaments....rockets....missiles...30mm machine bullets ( a term called Winchester) In her book DRESSED TO KILL she details her training...to be battle ready.( 18 months) and her 3 tours Two other woman pilots joined her later. Physical and mental stress...personal tragedy...especially misogyny...her battle to be accepted She did finally redeem herself Fascinating read There is a an actual video elsewhere of Apache pilot with Mathew Ford slung underneath..and top cover APACHE unleashing. No confirmation whether it was Madison's cab

[@yaminerenri]

This actually happened in Mali again in 2019. A French scout helicopter crashed and a tiger attack heli landed and picked the 2 pilots and 1 sniper before they could get shot.

[@bdbtbb]

really interesting to see.

[@kotytuber3514]

Interesting video 👍

[@rubenandres8814]

How interesting is this video. There are many videos on KZbin about this type of helicopter but none like this one.

[@HoraceRandyHoltaprilnowwhatcan]

Sweet man. 👍

[@milescavendish7712]

Awesome video!

[@lawrencemartin1113]

So, pretty much the same kit I carry in my truck...(minus the side arm!). Nicer 'company car' than mine though!

[@gagevr4653]

I find it kind of funny how gaming KZbinrs have more subs than nato

[@greshengaines7099]

1:20 we got orange smoke 😃 Feels weirdly wholesome

[@Danny-zi6xw]

immense respect to Army Air Corps and RAF aircrews

[@iamrichrocker]

cool video...and may this warrior never need to be rescued..

[@kirillturlisov2847]

What model name of this backpack ?

[@blanknblank1]

In a combat situation on the ground would the soldier dump any equipment to become lighter?

[@tomsoki5738]

That’s up to the discretion of the individual soldier, but I don’t reckon they would, it all seems pretty essential

[@HappySerafim]

if you are scrapping for long enough and have set up RVs no point lugging around your daysack, drop it off with another section/fireteam and fight light

[@seanreynolds8661]

What about canteen water bottles or a camelbak? Those small water sachets won’t last long!

[@orion3253]

I'd hope he has some some more water in his backpack. I think those sachets are mostly meant to fit in the vest as a bare minimum part of his survival kit.

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

Where's the knife? First survival tool isnt it. And a fire tool?

[@gunshipzeroone3546]

No sweets dam. I nice to see the equipment you have but how many clips of ammo do you get both the machine gun and hand gun or can you rip of the M230E of the gunship and use it like the terminator lol.

[@theimperialfistsspacemarin3050]

Magazines qnd its a carbine, they are usually issued 2 or 3 mags

[@theimperialfistsspacemarin3050]

And no you can not use the 40 mm as a hand weapon, they usually carry glock 19s or 22s

[@MrKaido93]

This is good that these Air Soldiers are properly armed and equipped. Two firearms are important, a main Short Long Arm and a Pistol. In addition a; Compass, Knife, Machete, Multitool with Wire Cutters,Folding Shovel, Paracord,Tape, Finger Nail Clipper, Fishing Kit, Hygene kit, Disposable, Gloves,Fire Lighter, Flashlight, Baby Wipes Soaked in Hydrogen Peroxide, Aspirin and Probiotics would be good add on's.

[@optio256]

Where in the Apache is he storing those huge bags?

[@kenshindoman9757]

What is the day to day life like for an enlisted rank pilot and an officer pilot? How likely is an officer pilot to see combat compared to an enlisted rank pilot?

[@duonggaming846]

nice

[@Penguins_antartica]

So badass

[@MK-ru9xp]

They have a pretty good setup

[@transientmatter6088]

Hi How does helicopter pilot maintain safe distance of main rotor blades without hitting objects ? When low flying ....for example..I watched Fred north videos...how does he maintain the rotor blade without hitting mountains and trees? Is there any sensor ? Apprach Warning ?proximity sensors?

[@williamlewis6967]

There isn’t any of those, the pilot has to have 20/20 vision and there is a wire cutter just in front of the gun and just below the large radar dome on the top of the aircraft

[@kxlledx]

@@williamlewis6967 pilots dont need 20/20 vision its a myth

[@parrotsticks]

I'm very curious now, what is that thing which you DO NOT GRAB? It's in such huge lettering and I only see it on the British helicopters

[@sloeginandsleep1170]

The DO NOT GRAB decal is added to the sunshade for the lower control panel. Both in British and US service, some people who are not experienced with the aircraft or maintenance crew just unthinkingly grab this to pull themselves up, instead of using the grab rails. As it's just a plastic shade, it would rip clean off if someone did that, which they have done frequently. Hence the decal, hope that helps.

[@shengyi1701]

Ask Ed Macy and HRH Harry

[@user-xn6vt2ko3q]

Is that a mig-21 at 0:06?

[@user-uy7vi4ix1v]

✌🏼🇬🇧✌🏼

[@mr_ed777]

Harry on that gundam wing

[@VioletMarbitz]

0:06 is that a mig21?

[@TarnishUK]

Sukhoi su22

[@becauseiwasinverted743]

What on earth does this Su-22 on a British base ?

[@adamjames1149]

I think this was filmed in Estonia

[@bly2489]

Where's the tea ration?

[@thejammydodger3350]

In the large plastic bag of rations he pulls out near the end😉👍

[@whitebenrr]

😂 💀

[@scottyc1540]

Would have expected to see .... A bigger first aid kit A knife, blade of at least 4 inches Proper water supply ... Camelbak 3L Paracord If this chopper goes down, that is the stuff you are going to be grabbing

[@Timelessplays]

Have you gone down in a plane or is this just your video game that gives you this knowledge

[@orion3253]

His bare essentials are all included in his survival vest. He's also going to be carrying more than the single water sachet he held up for the camera. There's some vests out there that are completely lined with water sachets like the one Eagle Indsutries and MSM worked on in the US. Having some cordage would probably be a good idea though, but probably not as a bracelet. Don't want that melting to your skin if there's a fire.