Caught in act! Drunk British soldiers found in compromising position inside Apache helicopter cockpit

In an incident that defied protocol and shocked military authorities, two British Army soldiers were caught having sex inside the cockpit of an Apache attack helicopter during routine maintenance. The bizarre event, which occurred in 2016 at the Otterburn range in Northumberland, recently surfaced due to a computer glitch.

Caught in the act

According to reports, the incident unfolded when a British Army ground crew was conducting standard maintenance on the AH-64 Apache helicopter. While preparing to secure the aircraft with rain covers, they noticed unusual movement. The helicopter's rotors swayed up and down, and strange noises emanated from the cockpit. Upon closer inspection, they found a man and a woman, both soldiers and reportedly intoxicated, engaging in sexual activity inside the aircraft's rear cockpit.

The crew described the pair as partially undressed— the man in uniform and the woman in civilian attire. A report filed with the Military Aviation Authority noted, “It became apparent that the rear cockpit was occupied by two individuals engaged in sexual intercourse. Both were naked from the waist down and showed signs of intoxication.”

Immediate action and investigation

The soldiers were promptly ordered to leave the cockpit, get dressed, and were detained until their commanding officers arrived. The Apache belonged to the Army Air Corps' 653 Squadron, but the individuals involved were reportedly from different units.

Protocol changes post-incident

The incident, kept under wraps for years, only came to light recently. Following the discovery, authorities instructed aircrew to secure helicopters more rigorously to prevent similar occurrences in the future.