Yet another one down
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Yet another one down
Chinese JH-7 crashed while on exercises with the Russians. Both crew killed.
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20090719/155559402.html
Surprised by this, was expecting the Russians to punch another SU-24 in before the show was over.
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20090719/155559402.html
Surprised by this, was expecting the Russians to punch another SU-24 in before the show was over.
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Re: Yet another one down
And another one: Colombian Kfir off the runway, Israeli test pilots ok, but one wing off and extensive fire damage. Looks the be a total loss.
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I would have thought the era of the Kfir was over some two decades ago, but I guess not in Columbia. You'd have thought all that coke money could afford them something better.And another one: Colombian Kfir off the runway, Israeli test pilots ok, but one wing off and extensive fire damage. Looks the be a total loss.
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And now 2 SU-27s from the russian display team. Commander of the team did not survive.
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Re: Yet another one down
Another bad weekend for MilAv:
Su-27 from Belarus crashes during Polish airshow
British forces report loss of 2 Chinooks, both destroyed by airstrikes after they were deemed unrecoverable
USAF E-3 has nosegear failure and front section receives extensive fire damage at Nellis, but this may be repairable if front section is replaced.
Su-27 from Belarus crashes during Polish airshow
British forces report loss of 2 Chinooks, both destroyed by airstrikes after they were deemed unrecoverable
USAF E-3 has nosegear failure and front section receives extensive fire damage at Nellis, but this may be repairable if front section is replaced.
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Pic here:USAF E-3 has nosegear failure and front section receives extensive fire damage at Nellis, but this may be repairable if front section is replaced.
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Re: Yet another one down
Just to clarify, the two aircraft force-landed, about a week apart, one at least due to hostile fire, with no casualties and were destroyed by UK forces as they were deemed irrecoverable. You can debate the logistics and economics of recovery or not, but it does seem to confirm the unstated truth that we can't hold ground in the theatre, or if we can, not for long. These losses will prove serious for already hard-pressed UK forces.British forces report loss of 2 Chinooks, both destroyed by airstrikes after they were deemed unrecoverable
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Re: Yet another one down
Indeed, British forces have been complaining for some time about the lack of heavy-lift helo's.
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WHat... no jolly greens?Indeed, British forces have been complaining for some time about the lack of heavy-lift helo's.
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Re: Yet another one down
And two more to report today:
Spanish Mirage F1 crashes in Jaen, pilot ejects safely.
Indian MiG-21 in Punjab, pilot does not survive.
Spanish Mirage F1 crashes in Jaen, pilot ejects safely.
Indian MiG-21 in Punjab, pilot does not survive.
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An Israeli F-16A crashed in Judea, killing the pilot.
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And in our absence:
USAF F-16 in midair,
two French Rafales in midair,
USN F-18 in Afghanistan reportedly has extensive fire damage after emergency landing,
Two Tornado GR4s to the tally in Afghanistan as well.
USAF F-16 in midair,
two French Rafales in midair,
USN F-18 in Afghanistan reportedly has extensive fire damage after emergency landing,
Two Tornado GR4s to the tally in Afghanistan as well.
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Re: Yet another one down
indeed lots of midair lately it seems, or is it just that they get dubbed as such more often?
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Re: Yet another one down
Bad day for US helos in Afghanistan: 2 USMC attack helicopters in midair (most likely AH-1W) and a "transport helicopter killing 13" probably a CH-47.
This is in addition to the Blackhawck crash on the Navy ship off the coast of Virginia.
India has lost a MiG-27
This is in addition to the Blackhawck crash on the Navy ship off the coast of Virginia.
India has lost a MiG-27
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Sad day for U.S. Forces.. RIP.Bad day for US helos in Afghanistan: 2 USMC attack helicopters in midair (most likely AH-1W) and a "transport helicopter killing 13" probably a CH-47.
This is in addition to the Blackhawck crash on the Navy ship off the coast of Virginia.
India has lost a MiG-27
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Two more today,
USMC AH-1W in collision with USCG C-130 off of California coast, 9 missing, search ongoing
USMC AH-1W in collision with USCG C-130 off of California coast, 9 missing, search ongoing
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Re: Yet another one down
More:
Brazilian C-98 (Cessna 208) into river, 9 survivors, 2 missing
Indian MI-17, 1 dead, 3 missing
USN T-34 missing
Brazilian C-98 (Cessna 208) into river, 9 survivors, 2 missing
Indian MI-17, 1 dead, 3 missing
USN T-34 missing
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Re: Yet another one down
Seems a Russian TU-142-M3 (ie. Bear type airframe) went down off the Russian Pacific Coast, 11 reported lost.
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linky... source?Seems a Russian TU-142-M3 (ie. Bear type airframe) went down off the Russian Pacific Coast, 11 reported lost.
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You no believe David?linky... source?Seems a Russian TU-142-M3 (ie. Bear type airframe) went down off the Russian Pacific Coast, 11 reported lost.
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20091110/156775304.html
Add Ecuadorian Dhruv to the list,
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Re: Yet another one down
Thunder City Lightning in South Africa down today, pilot killed.
Also RAF Merlin HC3 "heavy landing" at El Centro, CA. Picture here :
http://www.ivpressonline.com/articles/2 ... news01.txt
Also RAF Merlin HC3 "heavy landing" at El Centro, CA. Picture here :
http://www.ivpressonline.com/articles/2 ... news01.txt
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And a Vietnam AF MiG-21 trainer crashes, killing both on board.
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Re: Yet another one down
It is said to be a T-bird with hydraulic problems. No word on which one or who was the pilot.Thunder City Lightning in South Africa down today, pilot killed.
Also RAF Merlin HC3 "heavy landing" at El Centro, CA. Picture here :
http://www.ivpressonline.com/articles/2 ... news01.txt
Very sad indeed.
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A Saudi Tornado went down yesterday. Tornadoes and F-15s have been bombing rebels along the border with Yemen, however this was not a combat related loss.
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MI-24 down in Sri Lanka.
Another helo crash in A-stan, no word on type or nationality yet.
Another helo crash in A-stan, no word on type or nationality yet.
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