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Old 01-18-2013, 10:30   #5
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Originally Posted by Brush Okie View Post
Yea, a arc light mission from B-52's would have been more effective, why start with a helo attack


In their defense the media sucks for accuracy and the Son Tay raid started with door gunners taking out gun towers if my memory serves me right.
A surgical strike (door gunners from a US helicopter) is a far cry from shooting at buildings that might have hostages inside.

Your analogy sucks.
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