12 soldiers killed in helicopter accidents in America;  All plates are grounded

12 soldiers killed in helicopter accidents in America; All plates are grounded

Washington: The US military has grounded aviation units for training after helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 soldiers last month. Lt. Col. Terrence Kelly, an Army spokesman, said the suspension of air operations would take effect immediately, with units grounded until they completed training, according to U.S. media. He added that Army National…

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Japan's Blackhawk helicopter missing in Okinawa Islands, search underway

Japan’s Blackhawk helicopter missing in Okinawa Islands, search underway

Iconic photo Japan’s Blackhawk military helicopter has gone missing. According to Japanese media from Tokyo, the helicopter went missing in Japan’s Okinawa Islands region. The Japanese media further says that there are 10 people on board the helicopter including the crew. The Japanese Coast Guard is searching for the helicopter. According to Japanese media, Prime…

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South African peacekeeper killed after helicopter comes under fire mid-flight in DR Congo

South African peacekeeper killed after helicopter comes under fire mid-flight in DR Congo

In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack, which left the South African ‘blue helmet’ dead, and another wounded. Emergency landing According to news reports, the severely injured peacekeeper was able to continue flying, and along with the rest of the crew, managed to land at the airport of the…

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