Nesher 628 Posted January 26, 2005 (edited) i heared it earlier today just wanted to say sorry that this had happned very tragic event at this day we (Israel) mark 8 years to the collision of 2 CH-53E "Yasur" killing 73 IDF Soldiers and Crew members of to helos we also mark 60 years to liberation of Auschwitz death camp very sad day... hope things get better, here in Israel.. over there in Iraq and the good old USA and the rest of the World stay strong guys...! <S> Nesher Edited January 26, 2005 by Nesher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 0 Posted January 27, 2005 I heard it to yesterday of the CH-53 Stallion. One word: "terrible". What was the reason that it come down? A rocket or engine faillure? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Auschwitz, that also been rememberd in mine country the Netherlands. Our president, queen her son and his wife go to Auschwitz today. The whole week you can see people talking about it on tv or in the newspapers. Salute Dutchy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted January 27, 2005 unknown... :\ still checking that out.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagger 21 Posted January 27, 2005 early reports are the crash was due mainly to the conditions at the time.Pilots have been told to fly low and fast,there was a sand storm at the time of the crash.A few of men lost that day,not in crash but in an ambush were from a reserve unit from here in Va.My heart goes out to their families. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomasDWeiss 0 Posted January 27, 2005 A terrible tragedy - such a huge loss of life. It reminded me of a similar horrible accident a few years ago in northern Israel when two CH-53D collided mid-air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted January 28, 2005 yes Thomas... it was horrible 73 soldiers lost their life in that collision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 0 Posted January 28, 2005 Never heard of that crash in Israël. So many soldiers died. Most big crashes I heard about it. A CH-53 (all types) can take a lot of people or equipment in it. So when one comes down and it is a full house, than is it always a big disaster. Sorry, I have to say, when a plane or helicopter went down than is it nearly always a disaster. Never mind how many are in it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ even about the remark en remembrance Auschwitz. I did watch tv yesterday and I was impressed. The queen of mine country was the seven or eight person that lay a candle on the gravemarks (were that gravemarks?). Salute Dutchy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 0 Posted January 28, 2005 Nesher, the wise words under your name. Are months ago dropped for the first time by me in a topic about Israël. I like it to see that you used them. Keep them and use them proud. Salute Dutchy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted January 28, 2005 you are thw wise man.. don't worry we sure gonna use them thanks Douchy about the gravemarks, i'm sure u can find info over the web it was a sad days in so many ways.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cood 3 Posted January 28, 2005 The story was buried on page 11 of the local newspaper(San Francisco Chronicle), although this day saw the highest number of US fatalities since the invasion. Seems are rulers don't want any distractions from their rigged election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
