The Chinook flown by Flight Lieutenant Ian Fortune, 28, was brought in to pick up casualties during a firefight between American and Afghanistan forces and heavily armed rebels near Garmsir in Helmand Province, said a report by The Sun. The pilot was told it was too dangerous to land and circled the landing area. The Chinook came under fire after eventually landing - which continued as casualties were loaded on board - and Flt Lt Fortune was hit by a Taliban bullet as he took off.   Related Articles Helicopter crashes after flying too close to crocodile RAF Chinook helicopter shot down in Afghanistan in Taliban election 'spectacular' Lieutenant-Commander Denis Stanley Wedding disaster: throwing of bride's bouquet causes plane to crash Armed Forces Day: bravery in the skies The shot hit the rail on the front of his helmet which is normally used to attach night vision goggles. It penetrated his helmet hitting him between the eyes and causing severe bleeding.[Read more...]