Fallout From Army ARH Nixing Could Trickle Down to Iraqi Air Force

By Marcus Weisgerber / October 17, 2008 at 5:00 AM
The cancellation of the Bell Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter program could have a trickle-down effect all the way to the fledgling Iraqi air force in Baghdad. Earlier this month, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense was getting ready to sign a letter of offer and acceptance for 48 Bell 407 ARH, according to Col. Sean Frisbee, deputy commander of the Coalition Air Force Transition Team in Baghdad (CAFFT). At press time (Oct. 17), whether that letter has been signed remains unclear. CAFTT...

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