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The body of the Italian paratrooper killed in Afghanistan has been repatriated

Rome, Italy - Welcomed by the "Folgore" honor guard. La Russa: "A 50-70 kg bomb"

The Italian Air Force C-130J carrying the body of the paratrooper killed on Tuesday near Farah, in Afghanistan, in a terrorist attack (see AVIONEWS), landed this morning at Rome-Ciampino airport. The coffin was welcomed by the "Folgore" honor guard. This evening it is going to be moved to Campobasso, his birth town. Together with the dead military, on board of the airlifter also travelled general...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107225
Rome, Italy, 07/16/2009 12:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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