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Afghanistan: Aviation Crashes in Afghanistan

Jul 20, 2009 | 19:39 GMT

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Summary

The crash of a British Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 fighter jet is the latest in a series of aircraft crashes in Afghanistan. Helicopters in particular are especially key for operations there, and the loss of two civilian-operated helicopters and significant losses of life in the last week raise questions about the status and availability of rotary-wing fleets in the country.

The loss of a British fighter in Afghanistan marks the latest in a series of aircraft crashes. (With STRATFOR map)...

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