BajaNomad - Nomads thoughts on this??

Nomads thoughts on this??

blackwolfmt - 6-27-2014 at 02:12 PM

I wonder if the US has ever done that to Mexico

http://news.msn.com/us/mexican-law-enforcement-chopper-fires-in-arizona

bajabuddha - 6-27-2014 at 02:17 PM

.....Mexico has a chopper?? :?:

DENNIS - 6-27-2014 at 02:19 PM

"a union spokesman said"

This is where I stopped reading.

bajabuddha - 6-27-2014 at 03:42 PM

RECENT RELEASE:
"A Mexican helicopter that crossed into Arizona and fired on US border agents on Thursday appears to have done so accidentally, a US government official told NBC News.

In a brief statement, Customs and Border Protection said that a Mexican helicopter crossed approximately 100 yards north into Arizona on Thursday morning. Two shots were fired from the helicopter, which was on a law enforcement operation.

The official described the rounds as “warning shots,” and said they were fired at two border agents sitting in an unmarked car. When the Mexicans realized what happened, they landed the helicopter and apologized profusely.

No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation."

DENNIS - 6-27-2014 at 03:56 PM

Something like this will play heavily in the jailed Marine case. It will clearily illustrate that Mexicans can have errors in judgment as well.

Ateo - 6-27-2014 at 04:02 PM

They we're probably providing cover for some drug smugglers.

DENNIS - 6-27-2014 at 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by Ateo
They we're probably providing cover for some drug smugglers.

Very well could be.

durrelllrobert - 6-27-2014 at 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by blackwolfmt
I wonder if the US has ever done that to Mexico

http://news.msn.com/us/mexican-law-enforcement-chopper-fires-in-arizona

Do you mean has a US helicopter ever missed the target from 15 yards away? I think they have done that a lot in Afghanistan.

Choppers

J.P. - 6-27-2014 at 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by bajabuddha
.....Mexico has a chopper?? :?:

It hasnt been that long ago the U.S. gave Mexico 5 or 6 new Blackhawk Helicopters to aid in thier fight aginst the Cartel's

:yes:

motoged - 6-27-2014 at 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by Ateo
They we're probably providing cover for some drug smugglers.

American or Mexican ?

Ateo - 6-27-2014 at 04:57 PM

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Originally posted by motoged

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Originally posted by Ateo
They we're probably providing cover for some drug smugglers.

American or Mexican ?

Probably both. It's a team effort. :lol:

Bajahowodd - 6-27-2014 at 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by motoged

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Originally posted by Ateo
They we're probably providing cover for some drug smugglers.

American or Mexican ?

It's a partnership.

durrelllrobert - 6-27-2014 at 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by J.P.

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Originally posted by bajabuddha
.....Mexico has a chopper?? :?:

It hasnt been that long ago the U.S. gave Mexico 5 or 6 new Blackhawk Helicopters to aid in thier fight aginst the Cartel's

:yes:

..and one of them went down in the Pacific about 60 miles south of Ensenada a few weeks ago.

villafontana - 6-27-2014 at 05:05 PM

dont believe everything you see on CNN!! :lol:

bajabuddha - 6-27-2014 at 05:21 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Something like this will play heavily in the jailed Marine case. It will clearily illustrate that Mexicans can have errors in judgment as well.

bajalearner - 6-27-2014 at 05:30 PM

As seen on the linked article photo, the border is very defined in that location. I think if this occurred there must be routine helo crossings in that desolate area for fun and/or closer looks.

I was a helo pilot in the Army years ago in Germany and flew the border of Czechoslovakia (does not exist now) . We were very careful about not violating the border and had very specific safeguards. I think US/MX relationship does not require such strict attention as did the US/Soviet block.

I would not be surprised if it did occur. But I think it is only brought to light because the Union is using it for leverage. Otherwise I think it would never have gone public. It would have been tossed in the "need a favor later" hat.

motoged - 6-27-2014 at 05:40 PM

Well, the helo crew were polite and dropped down for a group hug....

See, folks can get along... :saint:

blackwolfmt - 6-27-2014 at 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by motoged
Well, the helo crew were polite and dropped down for a group hug....

See, folks can get along... :saint:

Shoot at my AZZ from a chopper and drop in for a hug Just see where that will get ya, is that diplomatic enough??

805gregg - 6-29-2014 at 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by bajabuddha
.....Mexico has a chopper?? :?:

It's not very fast Adobe is heavy

Mexican Peace Offering

MrBillM - 6-29-2014 at 09:00 PM

I heard that they offered to buy the agents Tacos in Ensenada.

And, introduce them to a Chubby Chick they all know.