A Chinook helicopter makes a water-bombing run over ... and shuttling people and cargo between U.S. bases in Afghanistan, where, he says, “it was always hot.” To hear Davies tell it, he ...

The helicopter ... in Iraq and Afghanistan. The MH-47G builds on the MH- 47E capabilities with the addition of the CAAS cockpit and enhanced aircraft survivability equipment. With Chinook fleet ...

An ex-Army Westland Lynx helicopter that served in Afghanistan has been converted into a tiny home. The chopper has been listed on Airbnb as a unique glamping space for your next staycation.

Upon landing in Afghanistan, a soldier from Laos ... but a 45 minute ride on a double rotor Chinook helicopter over a mountain top was something else. “The helicopter was dropping down, spinning ...

talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter. The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced ...

Again, these birds operate in almost any environment, from the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan ... and has ensured the helicopter’s longevity. The Chinook has evolved over ...

These additional helicopters will significantly enhance ... and is providing vital support to frontline forces in Afghanistan. The new Chinook Mark 6 helicopters will feature a cutting edge ...

From Reuters: COMBAT OUTPOST PIRTLE-KING, Afghanistan - U.S. Staff-Sergeant ... then reels off the rules here for survival as a Chinook transport helicopter thumps away into the darkness.

The CH-47D Chinook is the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft. Originally fielded in the Vietnam War, the CH-47 has undergone a series up upgrades to increase lift and ...