First Deployment of Italian NH90 in Afghanistan
The first batch of NH90 is deployed and operational in Afghanistan
Italy plans to operate six NH90 in Aghanistan for six months.
They will perform tactical transport missions along with CH47 and A129 helicopters.
This is the first time the NH90 is deployed on a theatre of operations.
Source: NH Industries News - 08 August 2012
Photo: The Italian NHI NH90 in Aghanistan (Photo by nhindustries.com)
(7.08.2012)
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