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Old 08-27-2009, 19:27   #1
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Photos of the pirates firing upon the helicopter are here and there.

The U.S. Navy's press release is here.
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During the flight, aircrew observed activity but could not ascertain they were fired upon until their return to [the] Chancellorsville and review of Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) video, which recorded the incident. The helicopter was approximately 3,000 yards from [the] Win Far when it was fired upon.
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Old 08-28-2009, 10:31   #2
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What definition are they using for "large caliber"?
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Old 08-28-2009, 11:33   #3
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The Navy has already shown the pirates they don't waste ammo.
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What definition are they using for "large caliber"?
"Large caliber" I think means not a rocket, not a machine gun, but still very dangerous.

No muzzle flashes in the photos?
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