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"Iraqi Freedom": rescued by Truman aircraft carrier two civil pilots in Mediterranean Sea

USS Harry Truman - They were bringing supplies to the American fleet

They have been rescued just after the midnight on Monday two civil pilots when their helicopter crashed in the east zone of Mediterranean Sea, where are in progress also the military maneuvers of the Anglo-American fleet in the mission "Iraqi Freedom". Indeed the two were on board of a helicopter taken off from the Usns Spica supply ship, in order to carry supplyings just on the American aircraft...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 43701
Rome, Italy, 04/08/2003 13:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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