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Army

Army Accepts 300th UH-72A Lakota From Airbus

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, May 14th, 2014

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Army Accepts 300th UH-72A Lakota From Airbus

Allan McArtor, Chairman, Ceo Airbus Group Inc., presents logbook for 300th Lakota to Col. Thomas Todd

Airbus Group said Wednesday it delivered the Army’s the service's 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter, on time and on schedule. Army Project Manager for Utility Aircraft Col. Thomas Todd accepted delivery: "Airbus has an established record of on time or ahead of schedule aircraft deliveries.Their Columbus (Miss.) facility has recorded a nine year record of excellence.” This Lakota will serve with the Missouri National Guard. The aircraft was delivered in the Security and Support (S&S) Battalion configuration, which expands the UH-72A’s capabilities for…

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