Evacuation of Private Chris Gray Afghanistan - Chinook

[@Kentuckyhorse1]

Those pilots - so impressive. But then again, that's the RAF.

[@JTkayakanglersweden]

Heroes, thanks for your outstanding dedication and service. Swedish Veteran from A-stan.

[@leerichards4421]

R.I.P Chris good buddy you were a true Hero on and off the battlefield. ODS will always miss you.BHD will never be the same without you.RIP buddy

[@fuzzdmedic]

im an ex british airman and the RAF gave as good as thay got in the interservice banter. these guys pushed there machine to the limit for a fallen comrade and to leave there escort was true heroisim. good show, rip pte gray, my prayers are with his family.

[@segundooron]

RIP Pte Gray and thank you to all the heroes who risk their lives. The Britsh are truly our brothers. They stand beside us in Battle with valor and honor and have done so since the beginning of this war.

[@motoprof1441]

I was a door gunner on a Huey and it is exciting, but scary as hell when you hear those bullets hitting all around you and there is nothing to stop them except metal, meat, and bones. It's not a glorious thing son. But, as an American, I'm glad you British are our friends. You have great warriors in your country.

[@guccigunner]

guys lets just stop argueing whether we should or shouldnt be out there! the fact of the matter is we are and we should back our boys 100%! there doing an amazing job that most of you guys wouldnt even dream of doing. these guys deserve the upmost respect. R.I.P

[@liljjbo17]

does not matter if your British or American when we lose a comrade we all mourn R.I.P PVT GREY

[@oztopgun]

These Chinnook crews don't get the credit they deserve...Well done to all you, keep up the good work, stay safe and get home!!

[@BunkerGearGal]

Hats off to dust Off (MedEvac) Pilots, Medics and Force Protection troops from ALL NATO nations. There is NOTHING they won't do, and NOWHERE they won't go to rescue the wounded! Massive props to one and all. RIP Private Gray . . . you ARE Remembered!

[@tvdk4093]

Love these guys, gives me the goosebumps every time... "Smooth or fast?... FAST, FAST...." Gets to me allways

[@AusJackal]

I always appreciated the guys who flew the dustoff missions. They come into a hot LZ with little protection to carry wounded grunts out. Sorry to hear about Pte Gray.

[@revaequitas]

Somewhere out there there's the vid of them pulling him out for evac. It's on apacheclips at the very least. It's a shame they couldn't save him but the crew did an amazing job getting through that checklist, I've never heard a checklist go that fast, they did their best. R.I.P. brother

[@erikclay2003]

"god bless" from your brothers across the sea texas usa

[@01haggy]

Stunning video, showing just how brave you are. My utmost respect to you all. I wish there was some way I could help you all. Rest in peace, Chris Grey, and all of the your colleagues who didn't make it home, you are in our thoughts.

[@gorgo666]

Fuck me, just look at the professionalism in these guys.. I take my hat off to all forces , British, American, French, Canadian and Danish... I would never have what it takes.. Mega proud of you all guys, just to be British

[@01haggy]

Fantastic video, that really shows how focussed the guys & girls are in our forces. We are eternally indebted to you all for your efforts, you are all hero's in my eyes. The public should fully support our forces, whether you agree with the politicians or not is another matter, the guys & girls at the dirty end of the job are putting thier lives at risk every day, there can be no greater sacrifice. Thank you to all of you.

[@Babyalien83]

Guys if u didn't get a medal from that you get one from me. I guess stuff like this go's on all the time, and for the most part we are protected from ever seeing it. If 1 serviceman reads this message, I support you.

[@AndyManning]

Good guy bad day april 13th 2007! Wish we could have done more for him.

[@ThunderAppeal]

I didnt know a big helicopter like the Chinook can fly faster than an Apache. These guys did a tremendous job.

[@Kevo216666]

Our British Forces in Afghanistan are protecting us while we sleep safely in our beds. They're all fucking heroes. RIP Chris Gray and all those who have sacrificed their lives. We are eternally Indebted.

[@Tenn-C-Reb1]

RIP Chis... I would fly with those two Men any day.

[@maddthingz8593]

rip my brother may god be with you

[@mabutoo]

Outstanding attempt, they clearly got their stuff together. Unfortunately, sometimes fate is not on your side. R.I.P.

[@DyePaintballer2k11]

As soldiers, they know EXACTLY what they are getting into. Even if they do not fully accept it. They do their job, and many love it. In my opinion, Gray would think that he died doing what he loved.

[@Zatracenec]

Good to see this kind of video, showing the amoun of work soldiers and pilots are doing there.

[@Deovindice2001]

Wow this video feels VERY intense. I can't even imagine how it is for all of them. Thank goodness there are men and women on this planet that are willing to do this job, as I'm sure the majority of the population would not ever even try.

[@jrrm3]

great video. Thanks for posting. That was great watching how professional the pilots and crew were but very sad that a you life was lost. RIP.

[@tobigforyou]

Wow he was my age. R.I.P buddy we love you.

[@zippyLTU]

Respect for those soldiers who risks their life like that to save their comrades...

[@liverpoolsniper]

R.I.P Chris Gray

[@GarethMuggins]

How can I become part of that Emergency Medical Team. I have applied to study medicine at university what should i do now.

[@jakem1900]

fucking amazing how he dose his checks that fast skilled pilot

[@narcosisboy]

amazing skill and bravery - when the shout goes out those lads don't hesitate

[@Roggy1010]

Great job lads...R.I.P Chris Gray........Take time out to read Attack state red,Great read!! No Surrender!

[@MrOmniscient]

That was their first IRT flight of their deployment IIRC, also, don't forget the two crew in the back, pilots are almost helpless without them.

[@skinnymason]

Fair play we've all flown with "CRAB AIR",chunted at the load master and winded up the pilots slagging them off on our flash cards.But at the end of the day when push comes to the shove these boys know how to fly these old war horses and have a thankless job.Respect and thanks to the pilots who evacuated Pte Grey

[@idle44]

Too young and too sad. We owe the pilots a bloody good wage for they have to do

[@exarmyboy1996]

RIP warrior.

[@nannymcstink]

RIP mate. most respect for you.

[@GarethMuggins]

Only 19 years old. He has made such a sacrifice for us. I think it is appalling how it almost is fashionable to slate the War nowadays. I don't care what people say, the men/women out there are doing it for us so we should at least respect their sacrifice.

[@tobigforyou]

Rest in Peace brother.

[@pteJames]

least we forget , Pte Grey one man is one man to many. may he rest in peace.

[@kevleafy]

RIP thanks lads

[@rbibribk]

RIP -3 we will always remember you

[@RYboy1979]

na mate the Lynx is the fastest helicopter out there. Its that fast the Brits had to design new rotor tech under British Experimental Rotor Programme or B.E.R.P. Its summat to do with the rotor tips breaking the sound barrier

[@gifbox]

was that that young lad who died on ross kemp in afganistan rip

[@kerislee7987]

R.I.P

[@Gillmeister2465]

You Guys and Girls do one hell of a cracking Job..5*****

[@AgainstTheeWickedly]

Is this a reconstruction or the real thing? I mean is there 3 cameras in the cockpit (forward view, pilot's face, copilot's face) recording all the time?

[@MrHappymale]

the chinook is the second fastest hlicopter in the world after the lynks. The apachi is bad ass but not poticularly fast or manuverable PEMCS

[@hoot72]

Look at the size and power of the two engines a chinook has....:)

[@Dravensdmf]

consumate professionals.

[@TheSanityInspector]

Where do we find such men?

[@MrOmniscient]

yes...condolences to the family, nobody deserves to lose their family at war.

[@Tonoba]

We keep him in our memory...

[@samuk1000]

What is the artifact that crosses the pilots line of vision at 4.23.

[@slafkec]

eh...20 years and now he's dead. that's fucking sad...

[@BetterCallSauS]

Sweet! Are those American or British Apaches?

[@mcwhizzkid123]

i love chinook helicopters , i went in one when i was in army cadets , it was an amazing experince . i wonder what the top speed of a chinook helicopter is probally about 300 mph maybe faster . r.i.p

[@liptonjiggler]

RIP mate

[@mulze32]

This is a perfect situation as to the need for V-22s as SAR. They can get in tough spots and can use the A-10 as escort.

[@distantkilljoy]

wasnt this the guy on "ross kemp in afganistan"? who died

[@hidesertmschad]

thanks to all military people

[@Nautical1994]

Wait wtf, an apache cant keep up with a chinook?

[@warbo34]

Cool video!

[@quickcooper61]

Haha "the AMP are firing mortars"... "cool"

[@valcan321]

@elbanoc172 Depends on how much there load is. We really, really need a escort for our helo's and more close air support. Fighters dont count so much, well 518's maybe but they are made for that

[@BunkerGearGal]

@acslater017 Twin (BIG) engines and rotors, Power plants much larger, ergo more Horse Power.

[@markgixxer750]

My office is about 150 yards from where the MERT Chinooks come in to land, its the most sobering thing I've ever witnessed.

[@Icix1]

Why do so many have to die for a cause that's unjust? If Pte Gray could communicate across the grave, would he see his death as timely and a worthy sacrifice, or would he believe he died in vain? As much as I hate to say it, the latter is more realistic than the former. The Taliban are just as strong as ever and show no sign of giving up. Afghanistan is more dangerous and divided than ever. I feel terrible when soldiers get used as pawns for political ends.

[@RedFang4]

Shit man, even privets get ear pieces in the british army?

[@armysas]

what program is this from?

[@Robert1983USA]

Nice video!

[@txemodelince]

attacks in NY, London and Madrid were not perpetreted by Afghans nor Iraquis, so why are you waisting time there? while the criminals are free and undisturbed in some city very far form this battle fields. the threat from Afghanistan which is an stone age country is almost none, the real reason is money and politics and to send a young man like Gray to die for that should be a crime, what shame, 20 years old!! almost a kid sacrificed for nothing!

[@skinnymason]

ill join you on that one bud

[@Icix1]

Why do so many have to die for a cause that's not just? If Pte Gray could communicate to us after his death, would he believe his death was worth it? By dying has he furthered some cause or made the world better? I

[@MrOmniscient]

noceu, get down to your local Armed Forces Careers office and make a difference. See you in afghan.

[@transonicbuoy]

I don`t feel protected at all by my country`s involvement in Afghan. But no doubt, very professional men. Britain needs to sort out its immigration policy and free cash to immigrants. That is the key.

[@chalky339]

2 LI?

[@reach4dasky]

Good job Brits!

[@MrOmniscient]

Don't tease him scott, he's a bootneck! Everybody knows booties cant spell! Look after yourself gunfox. Ps...if you're not actually Royal Marines...well I got the wrong name, so sue me.

[@MIGHTYWHITEY643]

@VirusSh0kz I got 2 more years before I will be joining I'm just hoping we don't withdraw in 2014 otherwise I may not be able to go on tour to Afghanistan which is what I really want to do. RIP Chris Gray.

[@Sofiaphoenix123]

RIP

[@Kentuckyhorse1]

So will I

[@CerebralTantrum]

This is a reenactment, right?

[@dantheman1929]

@NuttyGooner82 True dat

[@PerrenEcho]

R.I.P

[@txemodelince]

attacks in NY, London and Madrid were not perpetreted by Afghans nor Iraquis, so why are you waisting time there? while the criminals are free and undisturbed in some city very far form this battle fields. the threat from Afghanistan which is an stone age country is almost none, the real reason is money and politics and to send a young man like Gray to die for that should be a crime, what shame, 20 years old!! almost a kid sacrificed for nothing!

[@Speedster77]

R.I.P