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| Nighthawk Ship 324 was involved in a short fire fight just
south of the Chu-Lai airfield. Credit the pilot landing the aircraft with
Hydraulic oil swirling inside during an emergency landing. |
One round went through the floor, then past the 50
cal door gunner, then continued through the roof. |
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| This is the round that killed 324. This
round came between myself (Mario) and the Light man (Al). It hit a
structural beam that rendered the aircraft unusable. Its the new hole is
just below the white cable, center of the picture. |
The kill shot continued through the ship
then through the hydraulic reservoir. The hydraulic oil poured into
the ship. |
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| The pilot was also reminded this was reality. This is an
armor plate that slides forward to protect the pilot. A round hit the
plate 2 inches from the top of the plate. The plate worked to
perfection. The pilot seat, however was a different story. |
Col. Benjamin Silver (Brigade Commander) inspecting the
damage to 324. |
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| Slung under a Chinook, headed for Da Nang. Goodbye 324. |
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from Mario Cruz
Nighthawk
Crew Chief 70-71
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