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Old 10-11-2011, 11:26 PM
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Speaking of the brave/crazy RAAF Huey pilot, he actually flew to the area not just during a monsoon, but right after the fire missions were sent in, flying in as rounds were impacting the target area on one or two occasions
Then he flew down to tree-top level so that they could drop ammo crates into what he hoped was the centre of the Australian position.

I would hope they at least awarded him with SOMETHING for willing to be such a lunatic.
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:54 PM
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He wasn't alone. The RSM (Regimental Sergeant Major - outranks GOD!) was in the back, kicking out the ammo.
Another point about that particular pilot is his aircraft wasn't armed. It was only there because he'd flown in a couple of entertainers who were supposed to be putting on a show that night. Apparently the men on the ground could hear the music during brief breaks in the firefight - at least in the early stages before it became a full blown fight for survival and the show was called off.
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