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Video of the dramatic October 3 rescue of Polish Ambassador Edward Pietrzy show just how risky the maneuver was for the skilled Blackwater helicopter pilot.
It's no small thing to land a helicopter with its spinning rotor blades into a city street. Apart from possible terrorists and insurgents, the real dangers to the crew were the many lightposts and telephone and electrical lines that bordered the landing area.
The Blackwater "Little Bird" is shown landing, with high lamp posts on the right and what appear to be telephone or electrical poles on the left. The lower photo shows phone or electrical wires strung across the street. The slightest pilot error, shift in weight or unexpected wind could have caused havoc with the helicopter and with the people on the ground. The mission, however, was a complete success.
Nice job guys! You kick ass. I wish you would have gotten more press for this.
By ThadandJodiCostaRica 1220451955 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveThanks, putting a little bird down in an urban area is just asking for bad S**t BW did not need to put assets at risk, we are former soldiers and that is why we put helos on site for any US guy that needs evac. Just being a bad guy in a bad world. I am getting tired of having to explain the good work we do. I saw four of my guys hang and burn on a bridge, these "people" are animals. I carried 115 pounds of candy (thnksc117)
to give to the kiddos last time in paradise. Bad BW murderer.
Not exactly that difficult a spot to land in really...if I were him, I'd be more worried of the chance of getting my ass shot off by some wacko than any poles or lines...
By CropDusterMan [Affiliate User] 1215872762 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveHmm it's funny how i had to actually search to find this video a video that portrays blackwater as they actually are instead of all the hate vids i normally see...god damned hippy scum sensors the good stuff and throw a spotlight on all the bad things in the world F**k them all to hell they're whats wrong with the world
By drftdmon82 [Affiliate User] 1215824091 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removewow. makes me want to join
By joewatts [Affiliate User] 1215671136 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI know htis may make me sound stupid, but is flying a helicopter in real life ANYTHING like they depict it in video game? Ive always wondered
Im just Curious :P
not just high risk, special operations. admit though that blackwater employees can do stupid things, and while i dont hold a company responsible to actions its emplyees do, why do you think it happens? not tryin to be an asshole, just want your opinion
By karatemaster64 [Affiliate User] 1214511581 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removeif you look on black waters site you must be in the army for 4 years before you can go
By hunter24247 [Affiliate User] 1212390032 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveYea,some of the best pilots are hired by BW...but, honestly I've put a blackhawk down in a place not much larger surrounded by buildings and wires...still, great job!
By iflyimc1 [Affiliate User] 1212174563 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removeyep! liberals and hippies block out the good things that happen and only let us see the bad things F**k CNN
By vanillakillaz [Affiliate User] 1211485644 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI heard about this; but it's funny in all the BW hippy propaganda we never hear about this rescue operation?? Odd :)
By vampov [Affiliate User] 1210957820 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveLittle OPSEC buddy? I hate those AFN commercials, but Haj doesn't need confirmation on that. Too late though I guess.....
By MilitantDanny [Affiliate User] 1210861927 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removeawesome job guys! congrats on your medals and recognition
semper fi
My guess would be that it was probobly the closest bird in the area to respond. I would compare it to a police call here in the US, the first squad car on scene is the closest.
By cwaolson [Affiliate User] 1209637449 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveMost people who bash blackwater are not well informed they think that anyone can join and that it is made up from a bunch of rednecks with guns. In reality all the employees of blackwater are required to have 6 years of active duty 2 years of which have to be high risk security detail. and yes that was some damned good flying
By udamamma321 [Affiliate User] 1209321903 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removerockmania..You call it "fucked up".. I call it incredible flying by an incredible pilot.
By whitebengal987 [Affiliate User] 1209038160 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Removethat guy was fucked up but they handled that situation pretty bitchin'ly
By rockmania27 [Affiliate User] 1208788933 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveWill do, feels good to see there are still some people with a brain in their head.
By kwalsh3321 [Affiliate User] 1207160827 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveGlad to see we have people in Iraq that know what the hell they are doing. Great job Blackwater, keep it up.
By WTFPWNSAUCE [Affiliate User] 1207077195 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveGreat to see people that are masters of their craft. They make something very difficult look easy.
By whitebengal987 [Affiliate User] 1204395463 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveMaybe the only time you'll ever see a BW bird without the black/silver on video.
By skeeterkid25 [Affiliate User] 1202983397 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveAny idea why blackwater carried out the cesevac, and why it wasnt carried out by us forces. I remember wtching the little birds leaving from LZ Washington in the green zone and they certainly knew how to fly to the capabilities of the aircraft.
By debbiemagee23 [Affiliate User] 1201762794 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveIn this ambush polish BOR (polish secret service) officer was killed in action. Ambasador is ok.
By andree2000 [Affiliate User] 1201183283 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveThat made me cry, that was heroic
By Doom721 [Affiliate User] 1198525615 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveHEH HEH...I LIKE THAT... speak ENGLISH OR DIE...LMAO... GOOD ONE...
By SHADOWCOMPANY1 [Affiliate User] 1197837270 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveAs I ALWAYS say: Blackwater people are some of the most well trained ,disciplined, fight for right people on this planet! Way to go guys!
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