It squares with what the Telegraph reported. Basically the Osprey strafed the ground to keep the civilians away, and they were most likely hit by ricocheting bullets.
The first pilot was hugged, greeted and given juice by jubilant locals.
Sounds like an unfortunate incident, but still waiting for U.S. confirmation.
If we are screwing up this badly right off the bat and alienating our ‘friends’, imagine where things will go from here. This is one of the dumbest military escapades in our nation’s history. And as usual, without a declaration of war. We are taking our marching orders from the UN. Where are the loyal American troops who will put their foot down about illegal orders violating the Constitution?
Rule #2 why you don’t get involved in a civil war: It’s almost impossible to tell friend from foe.
Rule #1: There often isn’t any real difference between friend and foe.
I guess I can see whose side she's on, dumb twit would be the first one against the wall if it wasn't for those horrible soldiers allowing her the freedom and safety to write this drivel...
The jihadi version of cheering. What idiots...
“no-one thinks twice about prodding and poking an unexploded rocket from a crashed warplane”
What do you expect from a human sub-species ?
“The villagers did indeed shout: “Welcome, welcome Libya” and try to offer hospitality and gratitude to their American friends.”
Note to Libyans: During rescue operations, put your weapons down, offer your welcomes at a distance, and keep your hands where they can be seen.