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The Mangustas' departure bound for Iraq has been postponed

Rome, Italy - The Antonov An-124 airlifter's takeoff from Afghanistan to reach Italian Fiumicino Airport has been delayed

The departure of the three AgustaWestland A-129CBT Mangusta combat helicopters destined to reinforce the forces re-deployment within the stabilization operations in Iraq being carried out by the Italian military contingent has been postponed till next afternoon, though they were expected to leave yesterday. The Antonov An-124, hired from Ukraine, devoted to their transport towards Kuwait City (the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 114016
Rome, Italy, 02/11/2005 11:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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