LOCAL MP Simon Hart is pictured sitting in a £40 million Apache helicopter during a tour of the Army Air Corps headquarters at Andover.

Mr. Hart is taking part in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme which aims to teach MPs about the workings of the British military services.

"It was a fascinating day and we learned about the current combat role being undertaken by the Army Air Corps and how they are currently supporting troops in Afghanistan, especially through the use of the Apache gunship helicopter."