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Earthquake in Pakistan: grenades against US rescue helicopter?

Islamabad, Pakistan - Mystery during a humanitarian flight yesterday

Grenades would have been launched yesterday against a a US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter engaged to transport aid to Pakistan and Kashmir earthquake victims. The aircraft would not be hit and came back safely to Chaklala air base. According to the US Embassy press release, both the US military and the Government of Pakistan are investigating the incident. The Chinook’s crew heard the thunder of a b...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 130164
Rome, Italy, 11/02/2005 18:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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