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The Apache guarding the scene while two Lynx are flying in. | ||||
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The Lynx bringing the first men. | |||||
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Leaving the helicopter by ropes. Max 30 meters. | |||||
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Bölkow BO-105CB | |||||
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Left: Apache Right:Bölkow BO-105CB |
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The first troops have marked a spot using a smokegrenade so the Cougar can drop more men. | |||||
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One of the marines that was just dropped. | |||||
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The Chinook brining the heavy load. External load: two jeeps. | |||||
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The Chinook landing to unload... | |||||
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more marines and the commander-jeep. | |||||
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The commander in his jeep. The main job of the troopers is to give as much information as possible and avoid fighting contact. |
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Demonstration of fast-dropping | |||||
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Now, while the area is "safe" more marines can be flown in. | |||||
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Approximately 15 troopers coming out of this Cougar. | |||||
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Bölkow BO-105CB picking up one of the wounded marines. | |||||
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Demonstration of fast-dropping a jeep by the Chinook. In this case he drops the cable as well. | |||||
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When not transporting a vehicle inside, the Chinook can bring in ca 30 troopers. | |||||
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"Don't move!" | |||||
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A nice demonstration that showed the public that the combination of Marines and the Air-force is very powerful. | |||||
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last update: 03/27/01