A BRITISH Army helicopter in Middle Wallop was blown over in high winds when Storm Henk swept the country. 

The Apache AH-64E attack helicopter was knocked onto its side while stationary at the Army Aviation Centre on Tuesday, January 2.

A defence source told The Telegraph: “Apaches aren’t particularly prone to it, but if the wind speed is high enough it can obviously happen.”

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The source said it was possible for “any aircraft” to be blown over. They added: “They’ve got lifting surfaces for a reason, but it does mean they can be vulnerable to high winds.”

An Army spokesman added: "Airfield staff responded rapidly to secure the aircraft, which has been safely recovered to a hangar to be assessed.

"No one was injured during the incident and no other aircraft were damaged.“