China makes the Z-8, a licensed copy of the French SA 321 Super Frelon helicopter dating back to the 1960's. I'm familiar with the type, having flown in South African Air Force Super Frelons during the 1970's and 1980's. It can hold up to 30 troops, and has three engines, giving good performance compared to other helicopters of its vintage. One of the pre-production prototypes held three world speed records for a time.
Amongst other tasks, China uses its Z-8's for firefighting duties, carrying a large bucket to drop water on the flames. Tragically, a firefighting Z-8 got into difficulties earlier this week; from the footage, it looks as if it lost tail rotor function and/or control.
Sadly, it appears that the two pilots and two crew members of the Z-8 did not survive the crash. Say a prayer for their souls - and remember all those engaged in such hazardous occupations. They take their lives in their hands every time they go out.
Peter
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Google has put a notice saying this is an unsafe site that has to be got around to enjoy your site. Just a heads-up. They also did it to "The feral Irishman site. Also "It ain't holy water" has disappeared it seems.
Also Lawdog and On a Wing and a Whim are tagged with the notice as well.
So is The feral irishman. Google sucks.
SJW at Google on the rampage. Make sure to reach out to them and complain. I've already flagged it as a false report.
Other sites too ... I saw it via WebRoot ..
Kristallnacht
My blog got dinged as well.
It would appear that our values and discernment are not malleable enough to please our would-be masters.
Many of the blogs I read are so tagged. Even my own! This is especially true of the Brave browser and only became a problem for me today.
Very strange.
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I've read elsewhere that Firefox has that problem, though mine isn't. Yet.
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