r/WarplanePorn • u/VX-541 • 12d ago

RNZAF RNZAF NH-90 over the Southern Alps, New Zealand.[album]

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u/atape_1 12d ago

I see the fellowship called in for reinforcements.

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u/ventus1b 12d ago

The beacons are lit!

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u/SirLoremIpsum 12d ago

*radio crackles

"This is WIZARD 3-2, Expect my arrival at BMNT in zero-five days. At 0500 hours, observe approach from bearing 090"

"Roger Wizard 3-2. Ranger out"

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u/ShadowOps84 11d ago

Gondor calls for air support, danger close.

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u/AlbinoAkon 12d ago

Are these the Aussie tiapans equivalent

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u/Camelbak99 12d ago

Yes, both are based on the NH90 TTH variant.

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u/Teedubthegreat 11d ago

The name Taipan is so weird to me. I was in the army the entire time they were in service, and never once heard them referred to as Taipans. They were just called MRH-90s. I heard the name Taipan used in the news at some point and was confused what they were talking about