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gwywnnyddThis one courtesy of Bubba, who has some of the most jaw-dropping stories I've come across.
The scene: Vietnam. 1960-something. Bubba's platoon are being sent out into the field again.
They're in a big transport helicopter (those who are up on military vehicles of the era can fill in which one it likely was). The problem: There's a FNG* on board. FNG thinks he's Rambo. FNG has hung a bunch of grenades off his alice pack. By the rings. Untaped.
So, helo takes off. Hits turbulence about 30-40 feet up. One big bounce, and the FNG's grenades have fallen off his vest. They're now rolling free on the floor of the cargo area. I did mention they were hung by the rings, right? Yeah. So, they're *armed* and rolling around on the floor.
The platoon, quite simply, un-asses the aircraft. They jump out, figuring broken leg(s) are better than blown to bits. Someone takes pity on the FNG and drags him with them when they jump.
The pilot and co-pilot notice the helo is handling a bit differently. Almost as though it's suddenly much lighter...
They look back into the cargo area, take stock of the situation, and also un-ass the aircraft.
Helo flies on a bit, then blows up big and pretty.
There were some broken bones, and there was some strong discussion about whether the FNG was going to survive the experience. I believe the concensus finally tipped towards 'yes'.
*FNG: Fscking New Guy. The one most likely to make beginner mistakes, that kill him or you.
The scene: Vietnam. 1960-something. Bubba's platoon are being sent out into the field again.
They're in a big transport helicopter (those who are up on military vehicles of the era can fill in which one it likely was). The problem: There's a FNG* on board. FNG thinks he's Rambo. FNG has hung a bunch of grenades off his alice pack. By the rings. Untaped.
So, helo takes off. Hits turbulence about 30-40 feet up. One big bounce, and the FNG's grenades have fallen off his vest. They're now rolling free on the floor of the cargo area. I did mention they were hung by the rings, right? Yeah. So, they're *armed* and rolling around on the floor.
The platoon, quite simply, un-asses the aircraft. They jump out, figuring broken leg(s) are better than blown to bits. Someone takes pity on the FNG and drags him with them when they jump.
The pilot and co-pilot notice the helo is handling a bit differently. Almost as though it's suddenly much lighter...
They look back into the cargo area, take stock of the situation, and also un-ass the aircraft.
Helo flies on a bit, then blows up big and pretty.
There were some broken bones, and there was some strong discussion about whether the FNG was going to survive the experience. I believe the concensus finally tipped towards 'yes'.
*FNG: Fscking New Guy. The one most likely to make beginner mistakes, that kill him or you.
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Date: 2007-07-09 08:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-07-09 08:59 pm (UTC)For a dwarf...
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Date: 2007-07-09 09:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-07-10 04:09 am (UTC)some perspective for my day, oh yes.
for all the grenades i feel like i'm juggling at the moment, not one of them can actually remove an arm from my body or blow off part of my face.
that, surprisingly, is a great comfort at the moment.