Blackhawks join search for missing chopper - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Blackhawks join search for missing chopper
By PNG correspondent
Liam Fox
Updated July 10, 2012 18:26:34
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Two Australian Defence Force Blackhawk helicopters have joined the search for a chopper missing in Papua New Guinea's highlands.
The fourth full day of searching failed to find any sign of the missing helicopter.
The Hevilift Bell 206 disappeared last Friday while travelling from a drill rig site to Mt Hagen.
Three people were on board, including two Australians, 42-year-old pilot Russell Aitken and 36-year-old engineer Emmett Fynn.
Australia's High Commissioner to PNG, Ian Kemish, says two Blackhawk helicopters joined the search today after local authorities asked for help.
"Our ADF colleagues responded very quickly and have already undertaken several hours of search in the area," he said.
The Blackhawks were already in PNG providing logistical support for the country's general election.
Hope tomorrow brings good news R W