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Boeing Delivers Final U.K. Chinook For Order

Monday, December 7th, 2015

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Boeing Delivers Final U.K. Chinook For Order

RAF Chinook Mark 6 In Flight Photo: U.K. MoD

Boeing [BA] delivered the 14th Mk6 Chinook helicopter to the United Kingdom, completing the most recent order, the company said Monday.The completion of the UK order increases the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF) Chinook fleet to 60 vehicles.“These new Mark-6 helicopters will significantly enhance our existing heavy-lift helicopter and Special Forces capability. Our overall fleet of 60 Chinooks will support our frontline troops in current and future operations for decades to come,” Royal Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Julian Young, director…

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