Chopper Rescue

[The Seeker]

No....not that kind of chopper - HELICOPTER

If this photo doesn't impress you, then not much ever will.

The helo pilot is a Pennsylvania Marine Corps Reserve guy who flies EMS choppers in civilian life.
How many people on the planet you reckon could set the ass-end of a chopper down on the roof-top of a shack, on a steep mountain cliff, like sitting ducks up there under hostile fire, and hover there while Marines load wounded men in the rear?

Gives me the chills and a serious case of vertigo ... I can't even imagine having the nerve ... much less the talent and ability:

 

[CarlS]

God bless him. He is a PILOT!

 

[grandpaul]

My friend and fellow BIR member, "Bones", just got certified in those double-twirly rigs last year.

Those suckers can sure move some poundage, and drop it in wierd places...

 

[CarlS]

I knew that Bones was a heavy hauler. Those choppers do the job!

 

[avion]

Mad skillz.

Respect!!

...

 

[KeithH]

That takes Nerve and Skill, which our military have!