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Two helicopters hijacked in Moscow

Moscow, Russia

According to local police sources, which have given the news only today, two Mil MI-2 helicopters were hijacked from Tushino airdrome in Moscow on Friday. The helicopters are operated by Vikhr company and were found two hours later in the Davydkovo landing area in Obninsk, the Kaluga region. (Gio/B)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 26525
Rome, Italy, 04/16/2002 13:02
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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