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Italian Air Force lands on Eurphrates River water

Tallil, Iraq - A HH-3F helicopter has so effectively ensured its own protection for amphibious units warranting a surprise effect

On last Wednesday, July 28, an Italian Air Force's helicopter (more precisely, a chopper belonging to the 6th Autonomous Operative Unit) became the first Italian aircraft to perform a landing on water on the Euphrates River. A HH-3F was in fact deployed for an aerial support mission in favour of surface forces, ensuring from above the necessary protection for amphibious units while these ones were...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 101108
Rome, Italy, 08/02/2004 18:18
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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