Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Picture worth a thousand words

The Ranter


Have a look at this picture ...
and then look again and realize what you're seeing.



Click Here...to view full photo on flicker!

This photo was taken by a soldier in Afghanistan of a helo rescue mission. The pilot is a PA Guard guy who flies EMS choppers in civilian life. Now how many people on the planet you reckon could set the ass end of a chopper down on the roof top of a shack on a steep mountain cliff and hold it there while soldiers load wounded men in the rear??? If this does not impress you ... nothing ever will. Gives me the chills and a serious case of the vertigo ... I can't even imagine having the nerve ... much less the talent and ability ... God bless our troops!!!!!

Ranter Note: Wild Bill sent this photo and it had to be shared, give him a big thanks for sending it.

6 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:56 AM

    Who needs Hunter Thmopson when we have the likes of you and Wild Bill. Sorry, I guess I never left my cheerleading days back in high school! You ROCK!

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  2. Anonymous9:51 AM

    WOW!! I can't even imagine something like that!
    Our guys and gals just keep outdoing themselves!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Anonymous2:20 PM

    Wowzers! That pix is pure art! I am only a civilian and it gives me goose bumps, you, as a vietnam vet must appreciate it all the more--you too Wild Bill.

    The helioport is right outside the window from my Hospice unit on the 4th floor, I've seen some crazy landings and take-offs in wild weather BUT never anything like that.

    That pilot is worth his weight in GOLD!!!

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