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United States send ships, airplanes and helicopters in the Philippines to provide support after Typhoon Yolanda

Manila, Philippines - Also eight Ospreys are on their way to the Asian country

The United States are helping the Philippines after the disaster caused by Typhoon Yolanda, which hit the Asian country causing thousands of victims. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered the aircraft carrier USS George Washington "To make best speed for the Republic of the Philippines". The ship, which has on board about 5000 sailors and roughly 80 aircraft among planes and helicopters,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1156434
Rome, Italy, 11/13/2013 14:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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