The Sun : "It sounded like an explosion. The soldiers dived for cover.“A soldier gets fined a month’s wages if they fire their rifle by mistake, but this is a lot more serious.”AH-46 attack helicopters, like the ones Prince Harry flew in Afghanistan, routinely carry Hellfire missiles and exploding shells but only ever in Britain, when flying over a live firing range.The Apache was taking part a live firing exercise, codenamed Grey Eagle, when the cannon jammed over Sulthorpe.The pilots landed to disarm, then flew 80 miles south to Wattisham.The chopper had spent a night in a hangar and had just been wheeled onto the apron when the negligent discharge occurred.A defence source said the gun was loaded with practise shells, which are cheaper.
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