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India-Pakistan
US hands over 30 military helicopters to Pakistan
2007-10-23
The US formally handed over 26 Bell-412 helicopters and four completely refurbished Cobra helicopters to the Pakistan Army at a ceremony held here on Monday.

US Ambassador Anne Patterson handed the helicopters over to Defence Secretary Kamran Rasool. Rasool thanked the US government and said
"Pull my other finger...double dog dare ya!"
that the induction of these helicopters into the army would significantly enhance their operational capabilities.

Speaking at the formalising ceremony of the final acceptance and transfer of 25 Bell-412 helicopters to the army at Qasim Airbase, Patterson praised Pakistan Army Aviation and said that the induction of these helicopters would strengthen their efforts to fight extremism and bring peace and stability to the region. She said the day marked a new chapter in Army Aviation’s history. “This event demonstrates the continued commitment of the US to cooperation with Pakistan,” Patterson said. “Our military assistance programme are for the long term. They are the foundation for cooperation and engagement, and a way to strengthen our bonds as partners and allies.”
Posted by:Fred

#6  They'll come in handy for drug smuggling.
Posted by: Abu Uluque6305   2007-10-23 17:31  

#5  How long until these choppers show up at the LOC?
Posted by: Zenster   2007-10-23 14:05  

#4  Do they call it the Allah nut?
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2007-10-23 13:55  

#3  And never mind the loose nut on the collective its supposed to stay that way snicker
Posted by: OldSpook   2007-10-23 13:14  

#2  All fully serviced and ready to fly.
Posted by: Halliburton Kill Switch Section   2007-10-23 09:15  

#1  Selling them ships and spares that we will eventually shoot down, too. Just like we're doing with the saudis. It will be fun...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2007-10-23 08:47  

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