British Plane on Fire in Afghanistan..
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British Plane on Fire in Afghanistan..
Breaking news from Sky: http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...222691,00.html
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LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An aircraft was on fire at an airstrip in the southern Afghan province of Helmand on Wednesday, where British and other foreign troops operate, but the cause of the blaze was not known, a witness said.......
"I can see heavy smoke and fire rising from the plane and there were some explosions," said a Reuters reporter near the air strip in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province. The reporter said he thought it was a foreign military aircraft. There was no word on casualties.
U.S. forces also operate in Helmand but a U.S. military spokesman said he had no information about any aircraft on fire in the province...
"I can see heavy smoke and fire rising from the plane and there were some explosions," said a Reuters reporter near the air strip in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province. The reporter said he thought it was a foreign military aircraft. There was no word on casualties.
U.S. forces also operate in Helmand but a U.S. military spokesman said he had no information about any aircraft on fire in the province...
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KABUL, Afghanistan - A British military C-130 cargo aircraft caught fire while landing at an airstrip in southern Afghanistan, but all aboard escaped unhurt, officials said.
One of the plane's tires burst when it hit the ground, sending debris into an engine, which then caught fire, said Sgt. Chris Miller, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition. He said the incident was not the result of militant fire.
One of the plane's tires burst when it hit the ground, sending debris into an engine, which then caught fire, said Sgt. Chris Miller, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition. He said the incident was not the result of militant fire.
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FOAM
Everyone is safe, so I would like to point out that today Chappie has launched a petition for every Herc to get foam protection. Please sign it. I pleaded with the authorities not to send Hercs to Afg without foam. This is the front page of a manufacturer of foam. We do not know why this Hercules is burning but the media are reporting a tyre burst causing FOD damage leading to fire. Please read below.
Safety Foam is a fully reticulated, flexible polyurethane foam composed of a skeletal matrix of tiny lightweight interconnecting strands. These act as a three dimensional fire screen. The material is a passive, self healing, explosion suppression system capable of withstanding multiple hits. Safety Foam Functions:
1 Fuel Tank Inerting
2 Slosh Attenuation (Baffling)
3 Dry Bay Explosion Suppression
4 Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Barrier
5 Electrostatic Suppression in Fuel Tanks
Safety Foam is a fully reticulated, flexible polyurethane foam composed of a skeletal matrix of tiny lightweight interconnecting strands. These act as a three dimensional fire screen. The material is a passive, self healing, explosion suppression system capable of withstanding multiple hits. Safety Foam Functions:
1 Fuel Tank Inerting
2 Slosh Attenuation (Baffling)
3 Dry Bay Explosion Suppression
4 Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Barrier
5 Electrostatic Suppression in Fuel Tanks
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Originally Posted by mary_hinge
BBC News 24 now reporting that the Taliban have made a claim for the incident.
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Hat, coat, door, etc.
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Originally Posted by GreenWings
I hope they keep their reciepts. Wouldnt want them to get charged with financial irregularities when JPA decides to audit their 'claim'.
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Hat, coat, door, etc.
-GW-
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Hat, coat, door, etc.
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Peoples Popular Front For The Liberation Of Judea
I heard it was the Popular Peoples Front!Seriously though, thank goodness no casualties. I suspect that is why Mod web was so quick: to prevent family of any Herc crews from too much undue worry.