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Title: China Paratroopers Dived Into Cut-off Epicentre View count: 19612 Rating: 4.941799 (189 ratings) Description: 14/05 early noon (local time), earthquake centre (totally cut-off for 2 days), weather--ok (short time window), landing area--bad (mountainous). short of helicopters & unstable weather, PLA decided to send paratroopers in to set up communication network & guide the following drop-off. 15th airborne army, 5,000 metres high. 15 soldiers parachuted off in the first 2 test-run, led by a senior colonel (brigadier general in the west). the rest 100-strong parachuting was cancelled due to worsening weather & rugged terrain. all 15 soldiers landed safely and managed to get contact with local government. wish the suffering people be saved asap. wish the deseased rest in peace. *19/05 Edit: 2 insulting or offensive posts were removed. please the disscusion clean, thanks. Tags: 中国, 四川, 地震, 解放军, 15军, 救灾, 空降, parachute, Author: danielzxy |
