Night Stalkers: Helicopters of the 160th SOAR
Aviation History
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16m
Dive into the shadowy world of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the elite Night Stalkers who piloted the high-stakes US raid on Venezuela in Operation Absolute Resolve. From their origins post-Eagle Claw to mastering advanced helicopters like the MH-47G Chinook, MH-60M Blackhawk, and agile Little Birds, discover how SOAR evolved into the ultimate airborne force for special ops—flying undetected through danger to deliver victory using highly modified aircraft.
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