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How true is Black Hawk Down?
That much, at least, of Scott’s vision of the events of 3-4 October 1993 in Mogadishu, Somalia, is accurate. But Scott’s Black Hawk is an MTV version of history. By the spring of 1993 UNITAF strength had grown to 38,300 and included contingents from France, Canada, Italy, Morocco, Australia, Belgium, and Botswana.
How many helicopters were shot down in Mogadishu?
two
3, 1993, during a U.N. military operation against Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid, according to an Oct. 4, 1993, wire report. According to the report, a Pentagon statement confirmed that two Army Black Hawk helicopters were shot down during the operation.
How many helicopters were shot down in Somalia?
As the mission was ongoing, Somali forces shot down two American Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters using RPG-7s….Battle of Mogadishu (1993)
| Battle of Mogadishu | |
|---|---|
| Strength | |
| 160 initial forces 3,000 rescue forces 19 aircraft 16 helicopters 9 utility vehicles 3 trucks | 2,000–4,000 |
| Casualties and losses |
Did Todd Blackburn survive?
Blackburn survived that fateful day 25 years ago to continue to serve. Following his recovery, he returned to his home in Pensacola, Florida and went into law enforcement. Blackburn left law enforcement to concentrate on his family and help other Veterans.
Did Blackburn really fall out of the helicopter?
As he was preparing to fast rope from Super 67, Blackburn missed the rope, falling between 60-90 feet ( 18.29m-27.43m). In reality, the helicopter was not evading RPG fire, as portrayed in the movie.
How many survived Black Hawk Down?
The U.N. estimated that no fewer than 250,000 lives were saved. But Operation Restore Hope would be best remembered in the United States for a spectacular debacle that has shaped foreign policy ever since. Almost right away, militias led by the Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid began attacking and killing U.N.
When was Black Hawk Down?
October 3, 1993 – October 4, 1993
Battle of Mogadishu/Periods
What happened to Blackbird from Black Hawk Down?
Todd was medically retired, and went on to work in his home town PD of Pensacola, where we worked numerous divisions, including K9, Narcotics, Patrol, and as an SRO. He recently resigned from the Sherrif’s Office of Santa Rosa County Florida, to focus on his personal life, and helping other veterans.
What happened to Black Hawk Down soldiers?
They died defending Super 64, and both received the Medal of Honor. In the end, 19 American soldiers were killed, including six Delta Force operators, and 73 were wounded. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant, one of the Black Hawk pilots, was captured.