View Full Version : French Mil helicopter down-Gabon
TheWizard
18th Jan 2009, 20:24
Sad to say the BBC are reporting the following:
French helicopter crash-click (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7835920.stm)
Edit: Other sources reporting the aircraft as a Cougar with ten on board.
CirrusF
19th Jan 2009, 10:04
I just heard on French radio news that all French Cougars are grounded. I'll post a link if I can find one. Might this have repercussions for RAF Pumas?
Two_Squirrels
19th Jan 2009, 14:15
just heard on French radio news that all French Cougars are grounded. I'll post a link if I can find one. Might this have repercussions for RAF Pumas?
Doubt it. Pumas are quite different from Cougars in terms of both engines, transmission, main and tail rotors.
soddim
19th Jan 2009, 16:56
Interesting way to do business - French Defence Minister ordered to oversee the rescue operation. I would rather it was looked after by a professional if I needed rescue.
CirrusF
20th Jan 2009, 08:38
Interesting way to do business - French Defence Minister ordered to oversee the rescue operation. I would rather it was looked after by a professional if I needed rescue.
I am sure it is being run very professionally. Defence Minister presence is primarily PR.