Laughing Cow
04-22-2003, 11:02 PM
Reposted to clear threat.
[QUOTE]1) 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."
2) 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 definitely 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 mike
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......."/QUOTE]
:D
[QUOTE]1) 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."
2) 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 definitely 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 mike
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......."/QUOTE]
:D