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2023-05-22 Afghanistan

Two pilots were killed when a US-made military helicopter crashed in the north of Afghanistan

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Posted by Fred 2023-05-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top
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#1 Invite the mechanics on tests flights randomly and the maintenance will improve.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-05-22 03:29|| 2023-05-22 03:29|| Front Page Top

#2 Thaw the turkey first.

Posted by Lowspark 2023-05-22 03:53|| 2023-05-22 03:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Pre-flight checks are for the unbelieving infidels

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-05-22 06:54|| 2023-05-22 06:54|| Front Page Top

#4 Ours have been smacking down with unpleasant regularity lately; it's your turn.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-05-22 09:09|| 2023-05-22 09:09|| Front Page Top

#5 Re #1: My dad was a B-24 mechanic in WWII. Every so often, he would say to the pilot: "Sir, your plane is ready". Pilot: "Sure, Sergeant. Hop aboard. Let's go for a test flight" Dad: "Umm, sir, I just remembered I should check on the carburetor on the #2 engine".

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2023-05-22 09:39|| 2023-05-22 09:39|| Front Page Top

#6 My Dad was the crew chief on a B-25. He said he always flew on the check flights. He loved flying any chance he got.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2023-05-22 13:52|| 2023-05-22 13:52|| Front Page Top

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