QAZWSX:
I too can do without the soundtrack of proclaiming the greatness of God, but I'll offer to you that "Allahu Akhbar" seems to be the Muslim world's way of saying "****in_AAAAY!" whenever something good, or perceived to be good, occurs. Cultural thing.
In re the video: it is worth noting that hand held SAMS are now confirmed in Syria in the hands of all sorts of people (if we are sure that Syria is where that took place).
No more guessing. That might be of interest to many folks.
The Helicopter was flying at an altitude that I am guessing was intended to prevent too much small arms fire exposure, which puts it in the sweet spot for a MANPAD, IR guided.
As this is the Rotorheads forum, maybe your point is that this should be moved to the Military Aircrew forum as the Military gents certainly have a professional interest in this sort of thing.
But shouldn't contract helicopter pilots also have an interest? Does any of us believe that these various militia and rebels have tight RoE like professional military folks do?
The airspace is getting less safe, not more so.
Will PM mods and see if they think a move is warranted.
LW_50