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Japan: missing military helicopter found

Coast Guard vessels in action off Okinawa Prefecture

The Coast Guard of Japan recovered, off the coast of Okinawa prefecture, at least 10 parts of the military helicopter Sikorsky UH-60 JA Black Hawk of the Japan Army, which disappeared from radar yesterday, Thursday 6 April, off the island of Myako, in the southern part of the country. The search for the 10 people on board continues frantic.The aircraft, on board which there were 10 people, belonged...

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Tokyo, Japan, 04/07/2023 10:01
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

DefenseJapan: military helicopter rescued

On the ground black box and wreckage of the Black Hawk that sank last month

Most of the wreckage, including the Flight Data Recorder of a Japanese Army helicopter (GSDF, Ground Self-Defense Force) was recovered yesterday from the seabed in southern Okinawa prefecture. The Sikorsky... more

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A bordo forse dieci persone, sparito dai radar mentre sorvolava l'isola di Myako

Un elicottero militare Sikorsky UH-60 JA Black Hawk dell'esercito del Giappone con a bordo dieci persone è scomparso al largo dell'isola di Myako, nella parte meridionale del Paese. L'aeromobile della... more

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