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Leave No One Behind with MH-47 pilot CWO Greg Calvert

Leave No One Behind with MH-47 pilot CWO Greg Calvert

FromLessons From The Cockpit


Leave No One Behind with MH-47 pilot CWO Greg Calvert

FromLessons From The Cockpit

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Length:
84 minutes
Released:
Aug 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit series on Operation Anaconda and the Battle of Roberts Ridge. Chief Warrant Officer Greg Calvert's MH-47 helicopter crew lifted off as RAZOR 1 with a Quick Reaction Force of Army Rangers in the back.  His landing zone was the top of Takur Ghar mountain in an attempt to save Roberts and SEAL Team MAKO 30. RAZOR 1's crew did not know the extent of what was happening atop the mountain flaring for landing. Greg shares his story and lessons learned from his involvement in the Battle of Roberts Ridge. This video shows the battle raging around RAZOR 1 from the CIA Predator overhead. NBC Dateline did a documentary on the Battle of Roberts Ridge with Greg Calvert which can be seen here at the 39:45 mark. This is the longer video telling the story of the Battle of Roberts Ridge and TSgt John Chapman. Here is an interview with Captain Nate Self, leader of the Army Ranger Quick Reaction Force riding in Greg's helo RAZOR 1. Lessons from the Cockpit is financially supported by Wall Pilot, aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. These are very detailed graphics of aircraft printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick to any flat surface. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode! Please share this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast with friends and family, available at markhasara.com   
Released:
Aug 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Flying is described as long periods of boredom interrupted by short intermittent periods of extreme terror. On the lessons from the podcast show, we debrief the most intriguing pilots, aircrew members, maintainers, and aviation enthusiasts from all over the world. We investigate the tactics, techniques, and procedures cultivated during extreme military, commercial, and private flight operations. Our exploration gives listeners practical advice on how the aviation world works and expands critical thinking expertise in the air and on the ground. Many of the stories are told here for the first time.