Replies to post #496 on Military History and Stuff.

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not usually....and, i know a lot of guys were PISSED big time at us....

but, in the heat....100 deg......if you landed in a tight spot, loaded with ammo & rockets, the ship didn't have enough engine power to takeoff straight up....

ever see a loaded chopper take off.....

you go down the runway...build up speed to achieve translational lift....