Greek Army Apache helicopter crashes

[Rabbit]

Greek Army Apache helicopter crashes
Πηγή: ΑΠΕ 05/11/08-23:02


(ANA-MPA) - An army Apache helicopter gunship, with a crew of two, disappeared from radar screens at 20:14 on Wednesday, while flying near the town of Kymi in eastern Greece on a mission.
According to the Defence Ministry, explosions were heard in the area and a fire broke out.
Police and firefighting forces have rushed to the scene and two Super Puma helicopters and a C-130 aircraft have taken off.

Land-based forces have also been deployed in the region.
The National Defence General Staff announced later on that wreckage of the helicopter was spotted in the region of Sotiros Monastery in Kimi.

Police forces have sealed off the area and firemen are tacklig a fire that has broken out.
The helicopter on board the frigate Hydra was also placed on the alert at 20:38.


Source: http://www.express.gr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;