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Eurocopter’s upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopter for the UK Royal Air Force makes its first flight

Paris, France - Happened last week from industry's facility in Marignane

The first upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopter developed by Eurocopter in a life extension programme for the UK’s Royal Air Force performed its initial flight last week from Eurocopter’s facility at Marignane, France. It is the first helicopter to be modified under the Puma Life Extension Programme, which was approved by the UK Ministry of Defence in September 2009 and placed on contract with Eurocopter UK....

fra/pec - 1131403
Rome, Italy, 06/27/2011 16:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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