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Two civilian helicopters, unarmed, were engaging in an aerial death match by collision, a scene that had scarcely ever occurred since the birth of helicopters.
Upon reflection, there truly were no such examples of combat.
It was not about the helicopters, but about the people piloting them. Even more daunting was the fact that it was not just one helicopter whose pilot was willing to sacrifice it, but all the helicopter pilots were ready to do so.
The situation was tragic, the actions heroic.
The most moved were the pilots of the fighter jets above, for their aircraft were equipped with every kind of weapon, from air-to-air missiles to cannons. Thus, they could not fathom resorting to mid-air collision as a form of attack or for providing cover.
The helicopter that was trying to protect Asamov spiraled down after its tail rotor was severely damaged, having lost all functionality. The only outcome left was a crash.