Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Channelnewsasia.com-RSAF Chinooks fly 61 sorties in US hurricane relief effort

Channelnewsasia.com: "RSAF Chinooks fly 61 sorties in US hurricane relief effort
By Dominique Loh, Channel NewsAsia

The four RSAF Chinooks in Louisiana have flown 61 sorties since its deployment in early September to help coastal areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

The relief effort included transporting hundreds of evacuees from flooded areas to safety.

The Singapore helicopters have also carried a total of 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid, cargo and supplies so far. "

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