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2020-06-02 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Low-flying military helicopters use wind-blowing 'show of force' tactic to break up protest crowds in Washington DC

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Posted by Skidmark 2020-06-02 10:19|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top
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#1 Several Twitter users pointed out how dangerous the choppers' maneuvers were as they parked over groups of people at the same level as rooftops.

Some noted that flying at such a low altitude was likely illegal as it undeniably violated Federal Aviation Administration rules.

Words fail.

Posted by Bobby 2020-06-02 10:54|| 2020-06-02 10:54|| Front Page Top

#2 An Apache attack helicopter doesn't need to hover very low to be effective at breaking up crowds.

Just sayin.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2020-06-02 11:19|| 2020-06-02 11:19|| Front Page Top

#3 Little Birds in LA, 2/4/19

Posted by Skidmark 2020-06-02 11:24|| 2020-06-02 11:24|| Front Page Top

#4 Use a few 'hogs for close air support. That'll get the message across.

Posted by AlanC 2020-06-02 12:35|| 2020-06-02 12:35|| Front Page Top

#5 Call me when the spooks arrive.

Posted by bbrewer126 2020-06-02 13:02|| 2020-06-02 13:02|| Front Page Top

#6 Bones flying low get your attention too.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2020-06-02 14:11|| 2020-06-02 14:11|| Front Page Top

#7 'the 'show of force' tactic is conducted with jets in combat zones"

Never seen that..In Viet Nam MARINE JETS either straffed,dropped napalm or 500 lB bombs.

Posted by crazyhorse 2020-06-02 17:57|| 2020-06-02 17:57|| Front Page Top

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