The best and most dangerous parts of flying the US Army's transportation workhorse, according to a pilot who does it

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November 1, 2018 10:26 PM

The Chinook has been the backbone of US Army transport operations for decades. For the pilots who fly it into action, some experiences stand out.

Dust lights up the rotors of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as US Army paratroopers load for an air-assault mission near Combat Outpost Ab Band, in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, May 23, 2012.

The best and most dangerous parts of flying the US Army's transportation workhorse, according to a pilot who does it

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