>> Two interesting anecdote`s from the war....... >> >> >> From the Daily Mirror, Monday April 7th 2003, page 4 >> >> Brit Pilot`s Punch-up >> >> A Furious British Helicopter Pilot who came under "friendly fire" from > >> American troops landed yards from them, leapt out and exchanged >punches >> with a US Marine. >> >> The Chinook pilot shouted at him: "When was the last time you saw a >> f******* Iraqi in a helicopter?" >> >> The pilot and the marine had to be pulled apart as American troops >> advanced on the north of Baghdad, according to US reports from US >> Central Command in Qatar. >> >> British military spokesman Group Captain Al Lockwood said: "I`m afraid > >> it would be an RAF kind of thing to do. "These guys are not known for
>> tolerating fools gladly." >> >> >> >> The following was broadcast live on CNN on the 24th of March.........
>> ....In front of camera is the CNN anchor. He is joined by three >American >> military experts (one being a retired two-star general from the >`elite` >> Delta Force) and an ex SAS soldier. Footage on side-screen shows Iraqi > >> soldiers surrendering to coalition troops. CNN Anchor: "We`ve no >current >> verification as to whether these are US or British troops the Iraqis >are >> surrendering to." Yank 1: "They look to be ours - only US troops wear
>> boots like those." Yank 2: "Indeed, and they appear to have the >standard >> issue camouflage fatigues." Yank 3 (Delta Force): "I`m not sure - >we`ll >> have to get close-up images of them to be 100%. We`ll definately be >able >> to tell from the shape of their Kevlar helmets if they`re ours." Ex >SAS: >> "I`m surprised to learn you`re all experts. Since when did US forces
>> carry the SA80 rifle as standard issue? Their DPMs could`ve been >bought, >> as could their boots and webbing for that matter, so you`re chasing >> rainbows if you can I.D them from their clothes!" >> Anchor: "I think you`re right." >> Ex SAS: "Of course I`m bloody right - anyone with half a brain and >basic >> military training worth their salt should be able to I.D a British >> soldier by his rifle unless he`s special forces! Not to mention the >fact >> that they`re covering all their arcs of fire properly, not shouting >"woo >> yeah!" randomly and haven`t raised a flag in direct contravention of
>> their orders!" ......At this point one of the Americans pulls his mic
>> off and leaves the floor. The other two look very uncomfortable....... > >> Anchor: "I think we can safely say that the soldiers on your screen >are >> British.......Now for these messages......."
All the best,
The 42%er.
RE: They made me laugh.
cfgte3(Elite) posted this on Monday, 14th April 2003, 17:58
Excellent :)
RE: They made me laugh.
Flyer(Elite) posted this on Monday, 14th April 2003, 18:52
Kin superb!! ATB...F...
RE: They made me laugh.
Tom P(Competent) posted this on Monday, 14th April 2003, 19:06
Thank you 42%er, made me laugh, and I needed that!
Thank you!
RE: They made me laugh.
Deano!(Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 15th April 2003, 07:59
Classic!
RE: They made me laugh.
Mintguy(Competent) posted this on Tuesday, 15th April 2003, 09:29
This would be a great story, if only it was real. But as it appears on this page, I`m doubtful.
Grunt boy(Elite) posted this on Wednesday, 16th April 2003, 09:07
Funny but highly unlikely.
The Iraqis use AK`s - doesn`t make them Russians (even if they do have GPS jammers and Ruskie advisers). We use M-16`s too because the SA80 is sh*te. The "elite" "SAS" man should have know better. Reminds me of that Aircraft carrier commander who has struck lighthouses in Australia, Canada, Ireland, England etc.etc. I dare say this story will be replaced SAS-Australia, NZ "Sheep Corps", Irish Potato Police etc. Even though the latter 2 AREN`T THERE.
If you don`t like the yanks, just admit you`re jealous and hate them, its not hard.
