Category Archives: Air Support

Friday Foto

Posted on 03/05/2013 by Strike-Hold

U.S. Airmen with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron and U.S. Army with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) teamed up for personnel recovery training utilizing alternate infiltration and exfiltration training on Wynnehaven Beach, Fla., April 9, 2013.  The 160th … Continue reading →

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Final operations-ready Rooivalk helicopter handed over to South African Air Force

Posted on 28/03/2013 by Strike-Hold

The final operation-ready Rooivalk helicopter has been handed over to the South African Air Force by Denel Aviation. Mike Kgobe, the CEO of Denel Aviation says the acceptance of the locally developed combat support helicopter marks the culmination of a … Continue reading →

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Legendary Russian Attack Helicopter, Mi-24, Turns 40 This Year

Posted on 22/03/2013 by Strike-Hold

This year marks the 40th anniversary of production of the Mi-24, the first purpose-built Russian combat helicopter.  Developed from the MIL Mi-8 “Hip” the Mi-24 was designed to both a strike and transport helicopter, and was so successful that some … Continue reading →

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Miniature surveillance helicopters in Afghanistan

Posted on 04/02/2013 by Strike-Hold

British troops in Afghanistan are the first to use state-of-the-art handheld nano surveillance helicopters.  This revolutionary new system – the size of a child’s toy – is carried easily on patrol and is capable of performing in harsh environments and … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on 16/11/2012 by Strike-Hold

Afghan Special Mission Wing Mi17 Helicopters enabled partnered Afghan Special Police and coalition forces counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics operations throughout Helmand province Sept. 22 – Oct. 6, 2012. (ISAF Media Photo:  submitted to ISAF Media by an unnamed Australian Army Private) … Continue reading →

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