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RAF presents the first two Chinook HC3 (MK3) modified by Boeing

London, UK - The first of eight to be delivered this year

The Royal Air Force’s fleet of battle winning Chinooks has yesterday been boosted by the arrival of two new Mk3s. These are the first of eight new aircraft to be delivered to RAF Odiham this year. The Chinooks have been modified by Boeing and now have more powerful engines, enabling them to deploy to Afghanistan to boost air support on the frontline. This latest announcement follows a s...

fra/pec - 1113594
Rome, Italy, 01/15/2010 17:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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