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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (51431)5/14/2014 12:12:49 PM
From: Eric  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 86355
 
The President (whoever it may be) needs a more robust helicopter.

The ones that are currently being used came out in the 1960's and was never designed to defend against most threats, let alone carry the communications and safety gear needed today.

Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King

en.wikipedia.org

It's getting hard to get certain parts for it since this particular design has not been manufactured in years...

Bailing wire and band-aids..

Eric