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Get to the Chopper! Iceland’s Coast Guard Calls for Backup

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A 40% year-on-year jump in July call-outs has prompted a senior Icelandic Coast Guard pilot to call for a major expansion of the country’s rescue fleet, including additional helicopters and a stronger presence outside Reykjavík. The Coast Guard currently operates three Airbus H225 rescue helicopters, although only two are available while one undergoes maintenance. The [...]… The post Get to the Chopper! Iceland’s Coast Guard Calls for Backup appeared first on Iceland Review .

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