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Helicopter War

By coyote

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There was a helicopter crash today. It was only about 150 feet off my post. There were four men aboard--all gone. It wasn't burning when I started, but an explosion went off as I neared. When I got there it was all aflame. I could hear movement, and a guy screaming for help. I couldn't even see him let alone help him. When the fire was put out I saw the remains of them-- all burned to death. The pilot still had his head but it was all burned-- his lips were cherry red. The fourth man was under the turbine in a ditch... no arms, legs or head. I even cried when I saw him. What was I supposed to do? Tan Son Nhut 15 Mar 1971 Written August 28th, 2001 © on Aug 28 2001 08:54 AM PST   0 • 1

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