Two French military helicopters mid-air collision 2 feb 2018

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Two French military helicopters mid-air collision 2 feb 2018

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According to reports in the French press, two French military helicopters had a mid-air collision in the Lac de Carcès area in southern France today. Currently, 5 crew are reported dead :( The helicopters belonged to the EALAT at Le Luc.

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Re: Two French military helicopters mid-air collision 2 feb

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...several sources now mention two Gazelles were involved... :(

...also see
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now.
November 2024 update at FokkerNews.nl....
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