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Bell 407 helicopter used for recovery in China, after the earthquake of last April 20

Sichuan, China - The aircraft are essential in these operations because the area remains unreachable by road

Bell Helicopter announced that one of its customers in China, State Grid General Aviation (SGGA), is flying a Bell 407 in disaster relief missions in Sichuan Province to aid with recovery efforts after a massive earthquake severely damaged the city of Ya’an on Saturday, April 20. SGGA’s Bell 407 is performing power line inspections, making sure that the power grid remains operational during the Sic...

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Rome, Italy, 05/07/2013 13:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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