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First Boeing Multiyear II Chinook Delivered Ahead of Schedule

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, July 29th, 2014

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First Boeing Multiyear II Chinook Delivered Ahead of Schedule

First Multiyear II CH-47F delivered to the Army Photo: Boeing

One month ahead of schedule, Boeing [BA] has delivered the first multi-year II configured CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the Army. A ceremony at the Ridley Township, Pa., Boeing plant marked the delivery. “This delivery is an example of teamwork and commitment to the troops in the field,” said Col. Rob Barrie, project manager, Cargo Helicopter Office, accepting the aircraft for the Army. Boeing was awarded a $4 billion multi-year contract in June 2013 that included 155 CH-47Fs and options for…

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