NATO in Afghanistan - Chinook helicopters: the lifeline for troops on the ground

[FLIGHTWARS]

Hey! :)

Why did crew members and pilots have a mask?

[jagheterjensjuh]

@FLIGHTWARS Sand and dirt in the face is never funn to have, so they protect it with the mask.

[helo47]

@FLIGHTWARS They're not masks…Americans are proud of what they do we don't wear "masks" They wear them for a few reasons. #1 To protect them from flying debris while operating outside the aircraft. #2 While operating outside the aircraft they are more easily understood while transmitting on their microphones because of all the wind..