Image: Merlin Helicopter Lands in Californian Desert During Ex Merlin Vortex MOD 45150793
Description: A Royal Air Force Merlin HC3 helicopter of 78 Squadron based at RAF Benson, lands in the Californian Desert during pre-Afghanistan training in the USA. The Merlin Helicopter Force was on a 4 month training mission called Exercise Merlin Vortex in preparation for the end of year deployment to Afghanistan. Organization: RAF Object Name: BEN-2009-619-OUT-UNC-85 Keywords: Helicopter, Equipment, RAF Benson, 78 Sqn, Support Helicopter, Sqn, Squadron, RAF, Royal Air Force, California, America, US, USA, Afghanistan, 78 Squadron, Merlin, HC3, Desert, Sand, Dust, Landing, Taking Off Country: USA
Title: Merlin Helicopter Lands in Californian Desert During Ex Merlin Vortex MOD 45150793
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Author: SAC James Stier
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