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Helicopter gunship makes firing pass - SAS 'hot extraction'

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A helicopter gunship pulls away after making a firing pass

Helicopter gunships were used to suppress enemy fire during 'hot extraction' missions. Here a gunship pulls away from the extraction area after making a firing pass.

Watch a photo slideshow of the hot extraction here.

Reference

Image courtesy Brian Senn

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brian senn
helicopters
hot extraction
royal australian air force
special air service
How to cite this page: ' Helicopter gunship makes firing pass - SAS 'hot extraction' ', URL: https://www.vietnamwar.govt.nz/photo/helicopter-gunship-makes-firing-pass-sas-hot-extraction, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 28-Apr-2011