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Article: MoD denies helicopter shortage.
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- Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
- Article date:
- November 4, 2009
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Summary: The Government insists troops are properly equipped despite a fresh barrage of criticism over helicopter support.
The Government is insisting that troops are properly equipped despite a fresh barrage of criticism that helicopter shortages are endangering lives.
Armed forces minister Bill Rammell said he did not believe the lives of any British troops had been lost in Afghanistan due to a lack of chopper support.
The row over helicopter support for troops in Afghanistan was re-ignited when it emerged that a high-ranking officer foresaw his own death.
Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe became the most senior British officer to ...