CH-46 down in Kuwait
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CH-46 down in Kuwait
A USMC CH-46 has gone down in Kuwait with 16 POB, thought to be 12 Americans and 4 British. Reported as an accident, not enemy action. No survivors.
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American networks reporting it as a CH46
ITV insists on calling it a Chinook. The number of mistakes, being made by the news networks in basic facts, is irritating to say the least
However, the only important thing, is we have lost people.
Our sympathies with their families, and I pray for the members of my Regiment who crossed the line of departure earlier. Bring them all back safe
ITV insists on calling it a Chinook. The number of mistakes, being made by the news networks in basic facts, is irritating to say the least
However, the only important thing, is we have lost people.
Our sympathies with their families, and I pray for the members of my Regiment who crossed the line of departure earlier. Bring them all back safe
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ITV Teletext
16 DIE IN HELICOPTER CRASH
Twelve UK and four US soldiers have become the first allied fatalities in the war on Iraq, military chiefs said.
They died when a US Marines Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, crashed in Kuwait, nine miles from the Iraqi border.
Military officials said hostile fire had not been reported in the area and it is thought that the crash may have been caused by a technical fault.
Sad day, R.I.P.
Twelve UK and four US soldiers have become the first allied fatalities in the war on Iraq, military chiefs said.
They died when a US Marines Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, crashed in Kuwait, nine miles from the Iraqi border.
Military officials said hostile fire had not been reported in the area and it is thought that the crash may have been caused by a technical fault.
Sad day, R.I.P.
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Reports on the English news in Japan state that the aircraft that crashed, killing all on board, carried 17 crew members of U.S. and British nationality.
It also stated that another 2 helicopters of the "Forces of the coalition of the willing", had "crashed" on the Iraq side of the no-fly zone.
All together 3 American/British choppers down on this, the first day, according to the news.
It also stated that another 2 helicopters of the "Forces of the coalition of the willing", had "crashed" on the Iraq side of the no-fly zone.
All together 3 American/British choppers down on this, the first day, according to the news.
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Chinook 46 Down in Kuwait
Cobblers Sir! One heli down in Kuwait...not 3. The first casualty in war is always the truth. What on earth do English journos in Japan know that our people on the ground in Kuwait don't?
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No need for such a curt reaction. The guy in Japan is giving info out based on the quality of info given to them. There are always a lot of inaccurate statements during conflict before quality info is delivered. The guys on the ground in Kuwait are only allowed to say what their military escorts approve.
No need for such a curt reaction. The guy in Japan is giving info out based on the quality of info given to them. There are always a lot of inaccurate statements during conflict before quality info is delivered. The guys on the ground in Kuwait are only allowed to say what their military escorts approve.
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Earlier news
US Marine 1st Expeditionary Force comes under "Co-ordinated defence in depth" across the axis of advance.
Iraqis using Small Arms under Saggers under Artillery. One US Marine element is reported to have been forced to tactically advance backwards. US Marines were reported to be 200 Meters into Iraq when engaged. British Artillery support to dig the US Marines out. 1 US Marine killed.
Up to 300 Iraqi soldiers reported to have surrendered to British and US forces around Umm Qasr. Photos released so far, see to show a lot of the captured wearing civilaian clothes?
US flag raised over part of Umm Qasr, but the "Old Port" appears to still be in Iraqi hands.
US Marine 1st Expeditionary Force comes under "Co-ordinated defence in depth" across the axis of advance.
Iraqis using Small Arms under Saggers under Artillery. One US Marine element is reported to have been forced to tactically advance backwards. US Marines were reported to be 200 Meters into Iraq when engaged. British Artillery support to dig the US Marines out. 1 US Marine killed.
Up to 300 Iraqi soldiers reported to have surrendered to British and US forces around Umm Qasr. Photos released so far, see to show a lot of the captured wearing civilaian clothes?
US flag raised over part of Umm Qasr, but the "Old Port" appears to still be in Iraqi hands.
