Detail Artifact

Mi-8 Hip Helicopter Landing Near BMP
Photograph
Soviet-Afghan War
A Hip transport helicopter hovers near ground, while a BMP-2 sits under a tree.
Probably Authentic
Related: Aviation , Helicopter , Vehicle
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