Summary
DEFENCE chiefs have been forced to hire private helicopters to ferry British troops around Afghanistan, in a graphic illustration of the army's thinly stretched resources.
In what is believed to be an unprecedented military move in modern times, ministers are preparing to rent non-military helicopters from private companies and foreign countries to help transport troops into and around the dangerous Helmand province.See the full content of this document
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'Disbelief' at Chinooks Shortage
The move follows consistent complaints that there were not enough Chinooks to support the 5,000-strong UK force in the fierce battle against insurgents in the area.
Military chiefs have turned to private firms a...See the full content of this document
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