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LOOP News 9 NOV 07: NEW MERLINS FOR BENSONDEFENCE Minister Lord Drayson last month unveiled the first of six new AgustaWestland EH101 Merlin helicopters. The Minister also announced the establishment of a new RAF Merlin Squadron - 78 Squadron - to be based at Benson. The MoD announced in March 2007 that it was buying six additional Merlin helicopters from Denmark at a cost of £175 million for a rapid increase in helicopters for operations. The six helicopters are being modified at AgustaWestland's Yeovil base and will have the latest generation of 'BERP IV' advanced rotor-blades which will enhance their speed, range and lift. Lord Drayson said, "Battlefield support helicopters are a vital capability for military commanders. These new helicopters will increase the Merlin fleet by a quarter. By acquiring these helicopters from Denmark we have been able to speed up the delivery of extra helicopter capability." W: www.mod.gov.uk |                      | ||||||
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