A blackhawk is down
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:42 pmSome tragic news just released. Looks like 2 Australian soldiers have lost their lives. It will be a quite day at work tomorrow.
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A blackhawk is down
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:42 pmPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:49 pm1 dead 1 missing and several injured so news just said, sad but happens.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:41 pmHeard about that before as well. Hopefully Killakoala isn't anywhere near this and none of his mates are involved...
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:42 pmOur thoughts are with all these brave soldier's families. Also, are our thoughts with you at work tomorrow Matt. 
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:40 amnot good news, hope it was not something as silly as a split pin missing again.
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:42 pmYeah, tragic that we've lost more lives to an air crash. Sad that it happened to HMAS Kanimbla, again. They lost Shark 02 as well during the tsunami relief ops on Nias. I do have a few friends on that ship. I was on it for a short time in 2001.
I doubt that we'll ever find out what truly happened as the helo is in about 2500 metres of water. It will never be recovered.
The Blackhawks are a great aircraft. Don't let the media sway you into thinking it is crap with their negative propaganda.
I took this photo of a Blackhawk during the Melbourne Commonwealth games.
I doubt that we'll ever find out what truly happened as the helo is in about 2500 metres of water. It will never be recovered.
The Blackhawks are a great aircraft. Don't let the media sway you into thinking it is crap with their negative propaganda.
I took this photo of a Blackhawk during the Melbourne Commonwealth games.
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:47 pmHi everyone,
Id like to join in with condolences regarding the very sad loss of lives.
Some press reports that the Black Hawk slid of the HMAS Kanimbla when attempting to land.
Does anybody know what exactly happened ?
CD
Id like to join in with condolences regarding the very sad loss of lives.
Some press reports that the Black Hawk slid of the HMAS Kanimbla when attempting to land.
Does anybody know what exactly happened ?
CD
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:20 pmCall me a wuss, but landing an aircraft on a ship at sea has always struck me as a very daring maneuver...
Respect to those who manage this on a daily basis, and even more respect to those who fail.
Cheers
Steffen.
Respect to those who manage this on a daily basis, and even more respect to those who fail.
Cheers
Steffen.
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:45 amsorry to hear... condolences to those affected..
surely it cant be another simple mechanical fault again. they wouldve learnt their lesson from last time.
im not too sure as to what happened- havent been up to date with the news as of late!
-julz
surely it cant be another simple mechanical fault again. they wouldve learnt their lesson from last time.
im not too sure as to what happened- havent been up to date with the news as of late!
-julz
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:24 amIt is important to remember that these men and women are doing dangerous stuff all the time, not just when they are in direct conflict scenarios, and they deserve our greatest respect.
Condolences to the familes and friends of the dead and injured.
Condolences to the familes and friends of the dead and injured.
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:53 pmSteffen wrote:Call me a wuss, but landing an aircraft on a ship at sea has always struck me as a very daring maneuver...Steffen.
I have been at sea on Kanimbla and it is not a small target for a helo to land on, but it still requires a smidge of skill
Landing on the quarterdeck of a frigate in a storm, now that's a medal earning exercise. They winch the buggars down.
I would be interested too in the full story.
Col
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:28 amSad to say the least. The pilot became a father for the first time 3 months ago.
The SAS trooper that is missing is believed to be trapped in the wreckage some 2500 metres below the surface. Highly unlikely that he will ever be recovered.
The SAS trooper that is missing is believed to be trapped in the wreckage some 2500 metres below the surface. Highly unlikely that he will ever be recovered.