Oh God, bad news :(

[Vicar]

Seems a Helicopter carrying british and american troops has crashed on the Iraq/Kuwait border.... i really hope those guys are ok....

 

[r1cko]

Twelve US and four British personnel killed in helicopter crash in Kuwait. More soon.

 

[Over Clocker]

My prayers rest with their families. Well done guys, you have done your country's proud. May you rest in peace knowing you went to the aid those that need you.


I sincerely hope that some anti-war protestors do not use this for their cause, because would just be sick, just sick.

 

[Tweek_1984]

RIP lads.

 

[Christo]

Originally posted by Over Clocker

My prayers rest with their families. Well done guys, you have done your country's proud. May you rest in peace knowing you went to the aid those that need you.


I sincerely hope that some anti-war protestors do not use this for their cause, because would just be sick, just sick.

seconded.

I just heard it was actually 12 british soldiers on board and 4 US.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2871077.stm

 

[Over Clocker]

Originally posted by Tweek_1984

RIP lads.

Well said mate.

 

[Marcus]

See also http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=60792

 

[silverpaw]

It's been confirmed as 8 British Marines from 3 Commando Brigade, and 4 US air crew.

 

[chenko]

Originally posted by silverpaw
It's been confirmed as 8 British Marines from 3 Commando Brigade, and 4 US air crew.

Has there been any indication on where and why the chopper crashed? Not another American mistake I hope

 

[Bungee]

THe last thing I wanted to hear when I woke up this morning.

I've heard it said they may have been SAS/SBS too

 

[Valo]

My thoughts are with the familes of those brave souls.

May they not die in vain!

Tumbler^

Thanks Tweak-1984 for the flag pic

 

[chenko]

Originally posted by Bungee


THe last thing I wanted to hear when I woke up this morning.

I've heard it said they may have been SAS/SBS too

They are said to be British Marines.




RIP to our British soilders

 

[punky_munky]

But nobodies sad about the civilians that have died? BTW, i'm not saying I'm not sad about our marines dying. You know, be sad for everyone that dies.

 

[Bungee]

Originally posted by chenko
They are said to be British Marines.




RIP to our British soilders

They are not gonna say anything else mate

 

[chenko]

Originally posted by Bungee
They are not gonna say anything else mate

You are quite right mate. thou, as someone said, you wouldnt really be carrying that many Special Forces troops in one chopper, 4 is generally what they work in.

Might they disclose it thou when the relatives are informed?

About the Chinnook only having 4 US Crew is because its not a combat mission... since when is a Chinnook a combat chopper probaly an insertion behind enemy lines.

 

[Phantom]

its more than likely more troops will die in friendly fire & accidents than in combat with the opposition army...

 

[chenko]

2 Helis have gone down now. I know copters can be unreliable at times, but 2 within 24hrs :/

 

[Phantom]

have they said whether theyve been shot down or its been mechanical problems - the planes and helicopters theyre using werent made for the harsh desert conditions

 

[Busby]

Yea but think of the amount of helicopters they are using at the moment and the current problem with sandstorms gong on in the area.

RIP

 

[chenko]

Originally posted by Busby
Yea but think of the amount of helicopters they are using at the moment and the current problem with sandstorms gong on in the area.

RIP

1 could be expected maybe, but 2. They are trained to fly in zero visiblitiy, so sand isnt a major problem, neither are cross winds etc. and they aint using that many tbh.

Reminds me of the time an US aircrew told its British passengers to jump (over the sea, and the British didn't know) because they where under fire. US crew survived, our troops died.