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The last respects to the Pope (5): Italy plans to airlift authorities

Rome, Italy - They're studying the possibilty to employ helicopters to avoid urban traffic

An air-bridge between Fiumicino Airport and Saint Peter square is ahead: authorities expected to land at Rome "Leonardo da Vinci" International Airport may be airlifted to assist to John Paul II funeral scheduled on Friday at 10:00am. The Italian Commissioner for the event, Guido Bertolaso, would be planning to transfer personalities by helicopter in order to avoid to pass through the city by car,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 117704
Rome, Italy, 04/04/2005 14:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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