DNB
It may be that a 'Cloggy' cab turned up because they've nothing better to do. I'm sure you'll recall from you time in the AAC that the British forces allocate priorities differently from most of the mainland European forces.
You are, however, correct in assuming that the AAC will not be able to cope with the demands of the machine. It's not the fault of their personnel, it's merely a case of inadequate infrastructure. They could easily become a battlefield asset, but the machine is too expensive for such a minor role. The AH64 should be a theatre asset, and only the RAF could operate it as such.