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2015-05-15 Government

Wreckage Of U.S. Marine Helicopter Found In Nepal; 3 Bodies Discovered Near Crash Site

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Posted by Besoeker 2015-05-15 06:34|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 well...shit. RIP

Posted by Frank G 2015-05-15 10:17|| 2015-05-15 10:17|| Front Page Top

#2 A lot of coverage on this here in Kansas since the pilot was from Wichita, a football coach, and all around good guy. They also report that he was flying a Huey at 11,000 feet with eight passengers. Is this possible?

Posted by bman 2015-05-15 10:53|| 2015-05-15 10:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Semper Fidelis Marines - May your families take solace knowing you gave your lives helping others in great need.

No greater friend and no worse enemy.

RIP to the Nepalese soldiers who died in service of their nation.

Posted by Bangkok Billy 2015-05-15 13:30|| 2015-05-15 13:30|| Front Page Top

#4 I saw it as two pilots, +4 Marines...probably a Corpsman or two of the 4, and two interpreters considering where they were headed. Semper Fi.

Posted by Mugsy Glink 2015-05-15 17:23|| 2015-05-15 17:23|| Front Page Top

#5 Do not know about the performance envelope of Hueys but density altitude could be a factor.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2015-05-15 21:19|| 2015-05-15 21:19|| Front Page Top

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