View Full Version : RNZAF has new SAR aircraft, Prime minister not awareof its presence.
prospector
11th Apr 2011, 05:57
PM hits out at Petrobras exploration protesters | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4874044/PM-hits-out-at-Petrobras-exploration-protesters)
An Orion helicopter had also been seen flying over the area, Key said it was likely observing the situation but he did not know about its presence.
TBM-Legend
11th Apr 2011, 06:29
send out a few Skyhawks....
Fark'n'ell
11th Apr 2011, 06:52
send out a few Skyhawks....
Or a few hang gliders flown by the protesters providing they are well offshore:D
lilflyboy262
11th Apr 2011, 07:00
Orion helicopters?! Another top piece of journalism!
prospector
12th Apr 2011, 05:54
It has been confirmed??? that the RNZAF do have an Orion Helicopter.
"Several police officers were on board the HMNZS Pukaki and an air force Orion helicopter was involved yesterday afternoon. "
One would have thought that their glaring error would have been pointed out to the scribe of these articles.
Police issue notices to oil company protestors | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4874546/Police-issue-notices-to-oil-company-protestors)
Tarq57
12th Apr 2011, 08:02
Like shooting fish in a barrel, taking potshots at reporters.
Have some sensitivity, folks! :=
We should all know by now that there are folk around who are borderline retarded, no need to rub it in.