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US Navy's Sea King bound for retirement

Washington, USA - The last 25 refurbished helicopters destined to stay in service for about six years have been delivered

US Navy took delivery of its last 25 Sikorsky H-3 Sea King helicopters. The aircraft have been completely refurbished and they will stay in service for about six years before being withdrawn. The Sea Kings (which will be progressively replaced by new Sea Hawk versions) above mentioned will be mainly used to perform Search and Rescue (SAR) missions while the possibility that the refurbish service can...

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Rome, Italy, 11/28/2005 18:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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