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Dutch Aviation MEDIA 2013 article |
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| Chaising piratesa of the Caribean, it could be a movie, actually it is, but this here is reality ! | ||
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| Read about the actions of the Dutch Cougars and crews on the Naval Hr.Ms. Rotterdam | ||
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| Hijacking ships and killing people can not be tolerated, and it is to be tackled hard ! | ||
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Enjoy our article and impressions in the following images: |
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| The HMS 'Rotterdam' returns in the harbour of Den Helder end of 2012 after a 'pirates chase' in operation 'Ocean Shield'. | ||
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| Also the 'Bruinvis' submarine returned which could provide essential information to the 'Rotterdam'. | ||
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| On board of the Navy ship: Airforce Cougars, while the Lynx helicopter had been phased out already. | ||
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| The NH-90 was not yet fully operational, so an in- between solution had to be thought of. | ||
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| The Cougar appeared to be a well choosen alternative for hoisting commando's on hostage held ships. | ||
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| Once on board the commando's are trained to take over the ship in no time. | ||
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| Therefor the Cougar was also very useful, no need to explain when you see this image ! | ||
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| Actions like on this ship the M.S.Orna are not quite without danger. Pirates are unpredictable and often unscrupulous. | ||
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| The crews that enter a ship are well trained for it, you cannot hesitate, once on board it's 'show-time' !! | ||
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| Anyway, when the helicopter and crew are safe on board of the LPD, it's an relief to be back. | ||
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| Not all actions needed the helicopter, often Rhib's were used which can be launched from the 'steel beach'. | ||
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| Not all small vessels are pirate boats, but you cannot take any risk, so weapons on board ! | ||
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| Another action impression. | ||
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| Please identify gentlemen, where are you going and what's your mission ??? It can be fishermen sometimes. | ||
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| But once it's clear there might be a small 'problem' the switch goes to 'pirate alert '! | ||
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| Check all of it, inside-outside, and hands on the head please gent's ;-) | ||
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| Hands in the air, and when nothing appears to be wrong, it's ok to wave ........ | ||
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| The Marines impress, and the pirates know they are prepared to use force when neccessary. | ||
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| For the time being, the Cougar will take the honours to the time that the NH-90 is fully operational. | ||
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| After return, the men and woman (Navy and Airforce) got a warm welcome in Den Helder. | ||
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| Theree was a disciplined official part of the day... | ||
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| .....where also the Airforce 300 Sqn. of DHC were present. | ||
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| To them this was an even more special moment ! | ||
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| Some of the participants of this action were to be decorated. | ||
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| The Dutch Minister of Defence Mrs. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert came to welcome all and gave a speach. | ||
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| Then she gave-out several decorations to the proud men and woman ! | ||
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| Quite an honour ! | ||
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| And the spouses, friends, lovers, mates, complete families were happy to meet their beloved safe home ! | ||
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| Dad's home for a leave, but a next mission will follow..... | ||
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| ...... but for the time being: He's Home ! | ||
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| pSoon the Cougar will be replaced by the NH-90, here a few images. | ||
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| Thanks to all who made this publication possible | ||
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ALTIJD WAAKZAAM, ALLES VOOR ALLEN, ALERT EN BESCHERMEND !I |
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| Our heartfelt thanks to AVDD for their cooperation in providing us a few action-images ! | ||
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