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Italian parachuter died at Nassirya: the body is expected at Amendola military airport

Foggia, Italy - The corpse of Salvatore Marracino will fly on an AMI C-130 aircraft

The military airport of Amendola (Foggia, South-Italy) is going to welcome the coffin of Italian sergeant Salvatore Marracino killed during a tragic incident at shooting range of Tallil, Nassirya (see for details AVIONEWS). The Hercules C-130 is expected to land between 8:00pm and 9:30pm. Meanwhile the causes of the incident are being investigated: the arm of Italian non-commissioned officer jammed...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 116458
Rome, Italy, 03/16/2005 16:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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