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:''The Dragonfly is a vehicle from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''The Dragonfly is a vehicle from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Dragonfly rotorgone.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|In fairness, [[Cobra]] are ''never'' this good a shot.]] | [[File:Dragonfly rotorgone.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|In fairness, [[Cobra]] are ''never'' this good a shot.]] | ||
The Dragonfly was first introduced to the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G. I. Joe]] arsenal in [[1983]] and immediately became their standard assault helicopter. The typical pilot is [[Wild Bill]], although other Joes are certified to operate it as well. | The '''Dragonfly''' was first introduced to the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] arsenal in [[1983]] and immediately became their standard assault helicopter. The typical pilot is [[Wild Bill]], although other Joes are certified to operate it as well. | ||
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===Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comic=== | ===Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comic=== | ||
[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Megatron defeats the Dragonflies with his incredible "walking forward" skills!]] | [[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Megatron defeats the Dragonflies with his incredible "walking forward" skills!]] | ||
The Dragonflies were called in as the first strike against [[Straxus (G1)#Marvel Comics|Megatron]]. He shrugged off their fire, shot one out of the air in retaliation, and completely ignored the rest. {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}} | The Dragonflies were called in as the first strike against [[Straxus (G1)#Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He shrugged off their fire, shot one out of the air in retaliation, and completely ignored the rest. {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Like many G. I. Joe vehicles, the Dragonfly is based on a real-world design. In this instance, the real-world inspiration is the [[wikipedia:AH-1 Cobra|AH-1 Cobra]]. | *Like many ''G.I. Joe'' vehicles, the Dragonfly is based on a real-world design. In this instance, the real-world inspiration is the [[wikipedia:AH-1 Cobra|AH-1 Cobra]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 04:51, 25 February 2016
- The Dragonfly is a vehicle from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Dragonfly was first introduced to the G.I. Joe arsenal in 1983 and immediately became their standard assault helicopter. The typical pilot is Wild Bill, although other Joes are certified to operate it as well.
Fiction
G.I. Joe and the Transformers
When Serpentor made his move and took control of Power Station Alpha remotely, a Dragonfly was among the aircraft that Hawk scrambled in an effort to retrieve the facility. It and its crew succeeded in downing a Rattler. Power Struggle
Marvel UK The Transformers comic
The Dragonflies were called in as the first strike against Megatron. He shrugged off their fire, shot one out of the air in retaliation, and completely ignored the rest. Ancient Relics!
Notes
- Like many G.I. Joe vehicles, the Dragonfly is based on a real-world design. In this instance, the real-world inspiration is the AH-1 Cobra.
