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2016-07-12 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Yet another theory on the downed Mi-35 helo.

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-07-12 09:23|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

Posted by Skidmark 2016-07-12 12:03|| 2016-07-12 12:03|| Front Page Top

#2 What! The ISJV is a bunch of liars!?

Pan, how does this fit into your observation?

Posted by swksvolFF 2016-07-12 12:26|| 2016-07-12 12:26|| Front Page Top

#3 downed by friendly-fire rockets

[looks elaborately innocent, recalling ancient flankersim hijinks]

Posted by Crarong Angating8040 2016-07-12 16:31|| 2016-07-12 16:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Nope, you would again see the blast trail from the rocket on impact. What seems to be interesting is that it looks to be the MI 35. This is new to combat in Syria and has only been in country for a couple of months. I'm a believer what we are seeing is something like 20mm rounds, or their equivalent being used by Isis.

Posted by 49 pan 2016-07-12 17:03|| 2016-07-12 17:03|| Front Page Top

#5 This is one bad assed aircraft but flying at 1200 feet is arrogant and in the kill zone for AAA.

Posted by 49 pan 2016-07-12 17:05|| 2016-07-12 17:05|| Front Page Top

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