An Apache Helicopter Attack Over Baghdad
Synopsis
Apache pilots log over 3,000 flight hours in 30 days, targeting insurgents in Baghdad as cleric Muktada Elsader escalates attacks in 2007.
Synopsis
In 2007, Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Inbody pilots an Apache helicopter over Baghdad as insurgents led by cleric Muktada Elsader intensify their attacks. The aircraft's night vision sensors detect armed men setting up a checkpoint. Inbody and his co-pilot respond by launching missiles to disrupt the insurgent operations. Over the following 30 days, Apache pilots log more than 3,000 flight hours, aiding Iraqi police and U.S. troops in regaining control of the city from insurgent forces.
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Why Watch
- See how Apache pilots respond to insurgent threats in Baghdad.
- Find out what tactics insurgents used to ambush American forces.
- Meet Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Inbody during a critical mission.
Did You Know
- In 2007, Muktada Elsader activated about 10,000 insurgents in Baghdad.
- Apache pilots logged over 3,000 hours in the air over 30 days.
- The insurgents used burning tires as obstacles to ambush American forces.
- The Apache's night vision sensor helped identify insurgent fighters in darkness.
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What year did the Apache helicopter attack occur over Baghdad?
The Apache helicopter attack occurred in 2007.
How many insurgents were activated by Muktada Elsader's offensive?
About 10,000 insurgents were activated that evening.
How many hours did Apache pilots log in the air over the next 30 days?
Apache pilots logged more than 3,000 hours in the air over the next 30 days.
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