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Army Air Corps Wildcat AH1 in the static at RIAT 2023, held at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. The Wildcat has replaced Lynx in British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines service: RN variants have a search radar beneath the nose whereas the soldiers' versions do not, providing an easy distinguishing mark. The Army in particular is enjoying the surveillance fit of the Wildcat and developing sensor/shooter tactics combining it with the Apache gunship. The world's largest military airshow, with participants from around the globe, RIAT is a must each year for UK aviation enthusiasts at least.
20230715 (261)_ZZ405_Westland_AW159_Wildcat_AH1
Army Air Corps Wildcat AH1 in the static at RIAT 2023, held at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. The Wildcat has replaced Lynx in British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines service: RN variants have a search radar beneath the nose whereas the soldiers' versions do not, providing an easy distinguishing mark. The Army in particular is enjoying the surveillance fit of the Wildcat and developing sensor/shooter tactics combining it with the Apache gunship. The world's largest military airshow, with participants from around the globe, RIAT is a must each year for UK aviation enthusiasts at least.