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Special_Ed

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Chopper rescue
« on: September 15, 2006, 11:44:11 AM »
This was sent to me this morning. Thought I would share it here.

What a landing! Awesome military photo

I'm sure all of you have seen many choppers make some daring moves, but this one is spectacular. Hope you enjoy it. This attached shot was taken by a trooper in Afghanistan. Pilot is Larry Murphy, PA National Guard. Larry is a Keystone Helicopter Corp. EMS Pilot employee called to active duty. I must state that this is a "unique" landing operation. I understand that this particular military operation was to round up suspects.

We have some super reservists and National Guard folks out there in addition to our volunteer troops. God bless them all.


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Very Impressive Picture

This photo was taken by a soldier in Afghanistan of a helo rescue mission. The pilot is a PA Guard guy who flies EMS choppers in civilian life. Now how many people on the planet you reckon could set the ass end of a chopper down on the roof top of a shack on a steep mountain cliff and hold it there while soldiers load wounded men in the rear? If this does not impress you, nothing ever will. Gives me the chills and a serious case of the vertigo . I can't even imagine having the nerve ... much less the talent and ability . God Bless our military!

If you don't think our military pilots earn their pay ... you need to take a look at this picture ... and then look again and realize what you're seeing .
« Last Edit: September 15, 2006, 11:44:29 AM by Special_Ed »
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Re: Chopper rescue
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2006, 12:13:35 PM »
Ed,
One of my part-time jobs is working with an Emergency Air Transport provider (I drive the ground unit/ambulance). We have several pilots that are prior military and I'm amazed at some of the places they will go, and land to pick up patients. It would be easy for me to believe that this pilot has done tactics similar or as complicated in his civilian job. These guys do an awesome job, and provide a tremendous service both in military and civilian jobs.

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Re: Chopper rescue
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2006, 12:59:09 PM »
Nice pic, I have had these birds hover a foot over my head doing sling load operations and never a problem.
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