Ohakea's new NH90 helicopters
The first of the new NH90 helicopters that have joined the RNZAF fleet based at Ohakea was spotted in the skies over Wanganui yesterday. The Government bought nine of the Norwegian- built aircraft to replace its aged Iroquois fleet. Eight of the helicopters will be operational with the ninth kept for parts. The deal, signed in 2006, was worth more than $700 million. CORRECTION: 21/02/12 The helicopters are made by NHIndustries a European Consortium.
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