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Freak Hail Storm Damages 50 Helicopters at Kandahar
Posted on: April 28th, 2013
Bad weather is not all that unusual in Afghanistan. US Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters are seen here standing in the snow at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, on February 3, 2013, while awaiting transport back home to a reset facility.
A FREAK hail storm at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, last Tuesday (April 23), with hailstones the size of golf balls, is reported to have caused extensive damage to numerous aircraft on the base. The violent downpour lasted for around 30 minutes and sadly is reported to have killed three Afghan civilians who were caught out in the open when it struck.
International Seucrity Assistance Force (ISAF) officials have declined to provide precise details of the extent of the damage because of concerns about operational security. However, several US officials have confirmed that around 50 helicopters were damaged to some extent and those most severely damaged had been grounded as a result, pending repairs.
An ISAF spokesman confirmed that the storm caused damage to a number of Coalition aircraft at Kandahar Airfield and also stated that actions have been implemented to mitigate the effects of the storm and our forces continue to receive all necessary support. Officials said that most of the damage can be repaired quickly and this is being given top priority. Some UK aircraft were also reported to be among those damaged.
AFD-Dave Allport
this is called holy siht...!!!
Posted on: April 28th, 2013
Bad weather is not all that unusual in Afghanistan. US Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters are seen here standing in the snow at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, on February 3, 2013, while awaiting transport back home to a reset facility.
A FREAK hail storm at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, last Tuesday (April 23), with hailstones the size of golf balls, is reported to have caused extensive damage to numerous aircraft on the base. The violent downpour lasted for around 30 minutes and sadly is reported to have killed three Afghan civilians who were caught out in the open when it struck.
International Seucrity Assistance Force (ISAF) officials have declined to provide precise details of the extent of the damage because of concerns about operational security. However, several US officials have confirmed that around 50 helicopters were damaged to some extent and those most severely damaged had been grounded as a result, pending repairs.
An ISAF spokesman confirmed that the storm caused damage to a number of Coalition aircraft at Kandahar Airfield and also stated that actions have been implemented to mitigate the effects of the storm and our forces continue to receive all necessary support. Officials said that most of the damage can be repaired quickly and this is being given top priority. Some UK aircraft were also reported to be among those damaged.
AFD-Dave Allport
this is called holy siht...!!!
