His First Mission as an SAS Operator 😔

Published on May 20, 2025
Duration: 0:51

This content details a former SAS operator's harrowing first mission responding to a downed C-130 Hercules in Iraq. The aircraft was hit at low altitude, resulting in a severe crash. The operator recounts the challenging recovery operation, emphasizing the difficulty in identifying wreckage and accounting for all ten personnel due to the impact's severity.

Quick Summary

A former SAS operator recounts his first mission responding to a C-130 Hercules shot down in Iraq. The aircraft was hit by a rocket pack at 200 feet, crashing nose-first. Recovery efforts were challenging due to severe wreckage, but all ten personnel were accounted for.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Downed Hercules in Iraq
  2. 00:13Crash Site Description
  3. 00:34Casualties and Recovery Efforts

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the C-130 Hercules mentioned in the SAS operator's story?

The C-130 Hercules transport plane was shot down in Iraq by a rocket pack while flying at a low altitude of approximately 200 feet. It crashed nose-first with severe damage.

How many people were on board the downed Hercules?

There were ten people on board the C-130 Hercules when it was shot down. The recovery operation faced significant challenges due to the severity of the crash.

What was the outcome of the recovery operation for the downed Hercules?

Despite the extreme wreckage from the nose-first impact, the recovery team managed to account for all ten personnel. However, only one body was found intact.

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