Those Marines Flying In On The Wings Of Apaches

**Ben H** · 21st January 2007, 19:53

Just watched the video of them on the news. I don't see what the fuss is all about. If they're strapped on securley & were willing volunteers I can think of worse vehilces to go into battle on

I'd certainly choose one as my mode of transport

**AJA** · 21st January 2007, 20:16

It's a standard procedure for the Apache dude. Bl##dy hero's in my book. It's nothing that any of their mates wouldn't do for them in the same situation.

**VauxVeteran** · 22nd January 2007, 01:45

Originally Posted by AJA

It's a standard procedure for the Apache dude. Bl##dy hero's in my book. It's nothing that any of their mates wouldn't do for them in the same situation.

**Ozz** · 22nd January 2007, 08:30

Yep it is standard ops for the Apache but it still takes a heavy ransoms worth of courage & determination from those doing it. Watched a doco on the Disco channel last year with this very scenario being a part of training. Superb effort buy those involved especially under fire. Brave men.

spoons · 22nd January 2007, 22:00

Saw the pictures yesterday evening on the news... truly amazing!!

A real pity they were not able to rescue their colleague alive.

Deserve medals..

**VauxVeteran** · 23rd January 2007, 17:20

I bet there was a big arguement in the mission room as to who would get the rides, ****ing crackers Marines are, I know em well, and they do like to max it out most of the time.

**Brocks** · 23rd January 2007, 22:14

Originally Posted by Ben H

Just watched the video of them on the news. I don't see what the fuss is all about. If they're strapped on securley & were willing volunteers I can think of worse vehilces to go into battle on

I'd certainly choose one as my mode of transport

Would you like to strapped so close to A live rocket pod or Heavy Machine gun during firing? Also they're taking incomming fire, While the Pilot and gunner have a nice bullet proof shell hte guys on the lines are sitting targets.

They're mad but get my respect!

**Gazza90000** · 23rd January 2007, 23:15

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**benny** · 24th January 2007, 00:19

plus they could only fly at 50mph ....as to stop the men beeing blown off ....brave ****ers .............

**Ozz** · 24th January 2007, 06:38

Plus they would have to be strapped down somewhat tight as the engine intakes are right over their shoulders sucking in huge amounts of air but hopefully not them.