grannywils Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Just saw the above headline and read the article which indicates among many other things that this was the worst single day tragedy in this war thus far. I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to the families of all who died in this tragedy, and once again express my wishes that this war could please be over now, and our troops could be brought home and out of harms way. They have given enough..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Completely agree with you granny. My condolences to the families of those that died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marharth Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 The taliban said they did it by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlockecole Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 The taliban said they did it by the way."What goes around come around" no matter which way you look at it.My condolences to those lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Yeah, that was a brilliant move..... wonder who thought that one up? "Hey! I know!! Let's put ALL of our assets in the largest, slowest target we can find. You know, a Chinook helicopter? We can save some fuel that way, by not using several smaller helicopters."........ The taliban probably used one of the stinger missiles we sold them when they were fighting the russians..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKnotts Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yeah, that was a brilliant move..... wonder who thought that one up? "Hey! I know!! Let's put ALL of our assets in the largest, slowest target we can find. You know, a Chinook helicopter? We can save some fuel that way, by not using several smaller helicopters."........ The taliban probably used one of the stinger missiles we sold them when they were fighting the russians..... Actually, if I remember correctly, the Chinook is one of our fastest choppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonkr Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yeah, that was a brilliant move..... wonder who thought that one up? "Hey! I know!! Let's put ALL of our assets in the largest, slowest target we can find. You know, a Chinook helicopter? We can save some fuel that way, by not using several smaller helicopters."........ The taliban probably used one of the stinger missiles we sold them when they were fighting the russians..... Actually, if I remember correctly, the Chinook is one of our fastest choppers.It used to be fastest then most of our helicopters however helicopters like UH-60 Blackhawk can reach speeds up to 220 mp/h, however CH-47 is more used to transport heavy objects like artillery. It was not a stupid move for them to attack the helicopter since a Stinger missile can easily take it out and the cost to amount of casualties is greater then a conventional transport helicopter since it can carry much more passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maharg67 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 My condolence to the Americans who died but do not forget that Afghans died as well. They and their families also deserve condolence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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