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Old 4th August 2008 | 22:34
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Lee Norberg
 
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Thumbs up Helmets

Ogsplash wrote:

"Helmets have been shown over and over again to be very effective in reducing the chances of fatal head injuries in a helicopter accident"

While at Fort Rucker, Al. for UH-1 67N20 Training- a Tech Sgt. showed a US Army Aviators Helmet that took a glancing blow from a Huey. The helmet was damaged pretty good, the A/C Commander had a pretty good headache- but he lived.

Once again, bow to the "Huey"

Lee
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