French Helicopter accident - Mali 26th Nov

[212man]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50557511

[HeliHenri]

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Mid air collision. :(
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[sitigeltfel]

Are British Chinooks still operating as part of Force Barkhane?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Barkhane

[DHC4]

https://www.laprovence.com/article/france-monde/5778366/direct-laprovence-mali-treize-militaires-francais-dont-cinq-provencaux-tues-dans-laccident-de-deux-

https://www.france24.com/en/20191126-thirteen-french-soldiers-killed-in-mali-helicopter-accident

[212man]

Are British Chinooks still operating as part of Force Barkhane?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Barkhane

Yes they are. It's impressive the size of the military presence at their main operating base!: https://www.google.com/maps/@16.2519059,-0.0116927,1951m/data=!3m1!1e3 (https://www.google.com/maps/@16.2519059,-0.0116927,1951m/data=!3m1!1e3)

[212man]

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Mid air collision. :(
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Yes - Tiger and Cougar it seems. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/11/26/thirteen-french-soldiers-killed-mali-helicopter-collision-fight/