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Rescue helicopters under enemy rebels attack

Bogota, Colombia - The crew was able to back to its base

A Columbian helicopter engaged in the searches of the airplane of the minister having been missing since this morning, with other 4 persons on board (see news published this morning by AVIONEWS), has been fired on. The aircraft has been hit 4 times but it was able to return to the base without consequences for its occupants. According to some governmental sources the zone would be controlled by...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 40249
Rome, Italy, 02/07/2003 17:14
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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