5 US Huey helicopters delivery slated on Sunday
By Mario J. Mallari 12/15/2010The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will boost its air capability with the scheduled delivery of five newly refurbished UH1H or Huey helicopters from the United States this week.
Col. Arnold Mancita, assistant chief of air staff of the Air Force, said that five UH1H helicopters are expected to arrive on Sunday.
“These (Hueys) are the primary utility helicopters not only of the Air Force, these also serve the Army and the Navy,” said Mancita.
“Any additional number of helicopters will boost the mobility of our men in the field, and also the transport of supplies during calamities. This is a big boost to the capability of our Armed Forces,” added Mancita.
Mancita said that Hueys are the primary asset used in providing close-air support to operating ground troops during combat. He, however, stressed that same helicopters are used during disaster response and relief operations.
“The mission of the Huey is close air support, troop insertion, extrication. Transportation of relief goods, rescue of stranded people,” said Mancita..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20101215nat6.html
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