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NZ Army's Enhanced Infantry Company

The NZ Army's Enhanced Infantry Company from Linton Camp were at Ohakea as part of Operation Fibre Red Insertion yesterday for a series of drills, including descending 30m from Iroquis helicopter using ropes. Photographs by Bevan Conley.

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  • 9:13 AM Feb 16th
 

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GROUNDED: The extended arms of the soldiers on the ground indicate to the chopper crew that all troops have landed safely. Helicopter crew release the ropes after each drop.
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Dropping from a helicopter with only a piece of braided rope as your lifeline probably isn't everybody's idea of fun...

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