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rgbecker

(4,826 posts)
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:56 PM Jan 2021

Did everyone see the video of the Helicopter hovering just over the protestors' heads?

One of the many differences between the responses to the Protestors.

I don't think you'll find one from yesterday....but if you do, please post it below.

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Did everyone see the video of the Helicopter hovering just over the protestors' heads? (Original Post) rgbecker Jan 2021 OP
Yeah it was right after the insurgents were shot point blank with rubber bullets and grenades soothsayer Jan 2021 #1
Don't be silly,... they were white folks,... magicarpet Jan 2021 #2
Downwash in D.C. last summer. Using a medivac chopper was a touch of irony. Marcuse Jan 2021 #3
Senator Duckworth mentioned that they were not there. DURHAM D Jan 2021 #4

soothsayer

(38,601 posts)
1. Yeah it was right after the insurgents were shot point blank with rubber bullets and grenades
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:57 PM
Jan 2021

And pulled into unmarked vans and sped away.

Marcuse

(7,479 posts)
3. Downwash in D.C. last summer. Using a medivac chopper was a touch of irony.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 11:00 PM
Jan 2021

What is helicopter rotor downwash? Rotor downwash is a commonly ignored phenomenon that occurs during helicopter hover in close proximity to a ground surface. It has the potential to cause significant damage to nearby vehicles and objects, as well as people.
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