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To: txhurl

Helos will be welcomed when they get in range, they will slingload the supplies, not drop them. That was a reference to FW airdrops. The problem I think will be getting the nets back if they try and drop without security.


51 posted on 01/14/2010 1:13:47 PM PST by xone
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To: xone

Training undergone for slingloads:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Assault_School#Phase_Two_.E2.80.93_Slingload_Operations


53 posted on 01/14/2010 1:24:15 PM PST by txhurl
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