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Helicopter in rescue mission under Nigerian militants' attack

Lagos, Nigeria - No consequences for the people on board

A helicopter of "Shell Nigeria" oil company has been shot by the fire of automatic-machine guns of the rebellious while it was carrying out the operations of evacuation from Escravos' emplacements. The abandonment of the structure has become necessary after that the tribal wars in the area have become uncontrollable. A spokesman of Shell however has let to know that "The helicopter was hit yesterday...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 42518
Rome, Italy, 03/20/2003 11:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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