AH-64 rescue attempt
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Nick,
I stand to be corrected but I believe this rescue attempt was mounted by Royal Marines (UK) as opposed to US Marines.
I have no doubt however that the US counterparts would have tried the same thing in the circumstances.
LM
I stand to be corrected but I believe this rescue attempt was mounted by Royal Marines (UK) as opposed to US Marines.
I have no doubt however that the US counterparts would have tried the same thing in the circumstances.
LM
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From: UK
Lord Mount,
The Afgan rescue was obviously performed by Royal Marines.
However, I think that Nick and Sasless are referring to a Vietnam era rescue, highlighted in post #8:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showpos...59&postcount=8
Or direct to the story:
http://www.popasmoke.com/story14.html
Equally remarkable.
The Afgan rescue was obviously performed by Royal Marines.
However, I think that Nick and Sasless are referring to a Vietnam era rescue, highlighted in post #8:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showpos...59&postcount=8
Or direct to the story:
http://www.popasmoke.com/story14.html
Equally remarkable.
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My admiration for the folks involved in both events is the same and equal. I admire the courage and loyalty such moments demand and the actions of those involved. Rank, service, nationality or location do not matter when it comes time to note such acts.
