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2021-12-08 India-Pakistan

Indian Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat dies in Helicopter Crash

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Posted by Dron66046 2021-12-08 10:24|| || Front Page|| [21 views ] Top

#1 tf is happening with the IAF these accidents are getting a little too common

Posted by Wren 2021-12-08 11:19|| 2021-12-08 11:19|| Front Page Top

#2 Our sympathies for your nation’s loss, Wren. It sounds like he did some good things in challenging commands.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-12-08 11:23|| 2021-12-08 11:23|| Front Page Top

#3 Thank you for your condolences, TW.

Posted by Wren 2021-12-08 11:28|| 2021-12-08 11:28|| Front Page Top

#4 'Kaphar hunna bhanda marnu ramro chha'
RIP

Posted by Besoeker 2021-12-08 11:30|| 2021-12-08 11:30|| Front Page Top

#5 Very good, Besoeker. That's actually the 3rd Regiment's motto.

The 11's is Yatraham Vijayastatra [we are meaning of victory].

Posted by Dron66046 2021-12-08 12:11|| 2021-12-08 12:11|| Front Page Top

#6 in the southern part of India

no indication of bad weather

comment on the Mi-17V-5 helicopter is here

Posted by Lord Garth 2021-12-08 13:38|| 2021-12-08 13:38|| Front Page Top

#7 Bad WX is not a requirement for a RU aircraft disaster.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-12-08 13:40|| 2021-12-08 13:40|| Front Page Top

#8 [self-assembling "Stalin nut" limericj here]

Posted by Unavimp Chusogum4170 2021-12-08 18:52|| 2021-12-08 18:52|| Front Page Top

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