...A few photos, can't find one photo I need for this Writing. (to follow)
This Chinooks weight limit, on the Hook, was 12,000 pounds (6 Tons) This Sling load was Over-Loaded too Much at 14,000 pounds 7 Tons. And we are carrying 7200 pounds Of JP-4 Fuel. This is the Load we had to Drag 100 Yards to gain 'Transitional Lift'. The Pilot has to 'ask' the Crewchief Permission before going to WEP 'War Emegency Power'!! We Had the strongest ship in the fleet of 15. 2 New Engines, Normally run at 110%. These were boosted to 120%+. 6, 27 Foot Rotor Blades revving to 300+ 'Rotor RPM'...Unbelievable But, So Amazing! If It's going to Break, it will break now!
My Reply..."Sir, If You Don't Crank-Up the Throttle, I'll come up and Do It For You!" "I'll see You on the 'Other Side'!" Thank You Chief.
Pics/ Firebase Alfa. More to follow. In the net, Small tubes are 105mm Artillary Shells, the Larger Cases are 155mm Shells. The Wooden crates are Shell Fuses and Hand Grenades. Whose Brave Now? NO Cowards on this Flight!
"...I'll Be Back!"
