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2400 lives saved by Sikorsky helicopters in 2003

Washington, USA - Iraq war as the main reason for this significant number

Sikorsky has announced its helicopters have succeeded in saving lives of some 2400 persons during 2003. This amount would be even still under updating on the basis of data still coming from their users to their producer. This fact appears extremely relevant as in 2002 the amount registered consisted of some 730 rescue missions completed. The main reason for this growth would be in particular due to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 60786
Rome, Italy, 03/26/2004 14:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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