Fond farewell: British Army's Apache Mk1 attack helicopter makes final flight

After years of service, the British Army's Apache Mk1 has made its final flight.

A special flypast over locations across England marked the end of service for the Mk1 with its replacement, the new Apache AH-64E model, bringing new technology and greater capabilities.

People turned out to watch the iconic attack helicopters fly over locations including PJHQ Northwood, RAF Shawbury in Shropshire and the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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The Apaches did face some delays on the flypast route which included some 15 locations.

They were originally due to arrive back home at Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk for the final time at 17:30.

The Mark 1's final operational deployment was earlier this month on Operation Clockwork in Norway.

The retirement of the Apache Mk1 marks the end of an era for the British Army after it proved itself to be a battle-winning asset in Afghanistan and Libya.

This final flight and flypast will serve as a fitting farewell to a helicopter that played a significant role in British military history.

See below for more videos from the flypast.