live stills from the takedown of aidids forces on 7 january 1993 us marines take cover during helo assault attack helo launches tow missile at aidid safehouse aidids safehouse struck by cobra gunships m1 abrams tanks engage aidids forces cobra gunship searches for snipers somali interpreter engaging local residents chapter 33 : the flies have it 7 january 1993 our mission was complete around 9 am .