Heads up, new series "Helicopter Warfare" Channel 5 8PM tonight
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Heads up, new series "Helicopter Warfare" Channel 5 8PM tonight
First one covers the Falklands war......thought I would let you know 
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Mad Skates!!!!!!!!
Just watched the programme..Jeeezuz Kristos!!!
To all you old farts. Sirs I Salute you.
Great Story well told, and Humphrey sounds like a real larf.
And I promise to listen more closely to CRM lessons from now on, well done TEAM.
To all you old farts. Sirs I Salute you.
Great Story well told, and Humphrey sounds like a real larf.
And I promise to listen more closely to CRM lessons from now on, well done TEAM.
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The story and the shear guts/determination was beyond the normal persons wildest imagination, and indeed as penny pincher said 'I salute you'. I just didn't like the programme's presentation style.
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Five have a catch up service but they don't say whether it will appear.
Demand Five | watch television on demand - Channel 5 TV
Otherwise, it'll probably appear on the torrent sites.
Demand Five | watch television on demand - Channel 5 TV
Otherwise, it'll probably appear on the torrent sites.
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A good programme and respect to the crew of Humphrey. Also to the passengers who had already survived 2 helo crashes. Some B***s but probably little choice at the time. MAUM exceeded by a ton (or was that tonne) still a lot and the aircraft soldiered on. The deferred defects page of the F700 ought to have made good reading.
Does anyone know what actions the other programmes will cover.
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Does anyone know what actions the other programmes will cover.
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This may answer your question
'Helicopter Warfare' features daring helicopter missions and extraordinary personal bravery in treacherous environments.
Found this elsewhere
The series highlights the most daring helicopter rescue of the Vietnam War, where an unarmed helicopter used its rotary blades to cut down the jungle's 40-foot-tall bamboo and create a landing space to rescue 100 troops under-fire.
The series also features a courageous helicopter rescue during the Falklands War, which saved the lives of SAS members when their mission backfired due to a ferocious snow-storm.
There is also a helicopter rescue mission in the high altitude and dusty conditions of Afghanistan to find the lone survivor of a US Navy Seal team and a young Navy pilot who fights an enemy tank in the deserts of Iraq.
Hope that helps.
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Found this elsewhere
The series highlights the most daring helicopter rescue of the Vietnam War, where an unarmed helicopter used its rotary blades to cut down the jungle's 40-foot-tall bamboo and create a landing space to rescue 100 troops under-fire.
The series also features a courageous helicopter rescue during the Falklands War, which saved the lives of SAS members when their mission backfired due to a ferocious snow-storm.
There is also a helicopter rescue mission in the high altitude and dusty conditions of Afghanistan to find the lone survivor of a US Navy Seal team and a young Navy pilot who fights an enemy tank in the deserts of Iraq.
Hope that helps.
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Hi.
Do you know if the rescue attempt you mention regarding the navy seal refers to operation anaconda?
I have a video of operation anaconda called "The battle for Roberts ridge".
It is a compelling story to watch unfold, and as with many other operations, seems to suffer as a result of a series of errors in planning and luck.
Do you know if the rescue attempt you mention regarding the navy seal refers to operation anaconda?
I have a video of operation anaconda called "The battle for Roberts ridge".
It is a compelling story to watch unfold, and as with many other operations, seems to suffer as a result of a series of errors in planning and luck.
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I have no more details than those I have mentioned I'm afraid. Only caught the second half of the programme but what I saw was fascinating. Was with a Falklands heli pilot at the weekend.
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I have no more details than those I have mentioned I'm afraid. Only caught the second half of the programme but what I saw was fascinating. Was with a Falklands heli pilot at the weekend.
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Thank you for your reply. I suspected that may be the case, but really enjoyed (if that is the right word to use) the first programme, and as I find it hard to actually get time to watch any TV at the scheduled time, just wanted to glean any extra info possible.
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I am sure the site at Roberts Ridge had a fair bit of impact for you. I have to admit that I even felt like ducking down* as I watched the video reconstruction
*Ducking down, at the enormous senses of incoming accurate fire!
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I am sure the site at Roberts Ridge had a fair bit of impact for you. I have to admit that I even felt like ducking down* as I watched the video reconstruction
*Ducking down, at the enormous senses of incoming accurate fire!