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Korea Coast Guard takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters

Cascina Costa, Italy - They will be used for maritime patrol, search and rescue and emergency medical service purposes

AgustaWestland (AW) has announced that the Korea Coast Guard has taken delivery of two AW-139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant (Italy). The AW-139s will be used for maritime patrol, search and rescue and emergency medical service purposes. Thanks to the AW-139's outstanding features, the Korea Coast Guard will perform a major step forward in providing maritime...

fra/pec - 1110645
Rome, Italy, 10/28/2009 13:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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