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Italian soldier killed in Iraq (2): debates on security matters

Nassiriya, Iraq - Doubts on the AB-412s' suitability and the low ceiling operational procedure while the prospective sending of the Mangustas is being ventilated again

The death of Italian Marshal Simone Cola in Iraq generated a series of debates on security matters concerning personnel belonging to the Italian contingent in Iraq, which involves first of all just the suitability of the available means for the performance of operational missions. The AB-412 would be considered a proper vehicle in order to ensure the maximum protection when considering the selected...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 112624
Rome, Italy, 01/24/2005 12:28
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