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First two AW-139s handed over to the Irish Air Corps

Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 200 models ordered in the world

"AgustaWestland announces the hand over of two AW-139 helicopters for the Irish Air Corps by Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., Irish Minister for Defence in the presence of Mr Michael Howard, Secretary General of the Department of Defence and Brigadier General Ralph James, General Officer Commanding, Irish Air Corps. The ceremony took place at the Air Corps base at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin, Ireland w...

fra/pec - 70405
Rome, Italy, 11/29/2006 11:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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