Deployment of British Air Force Chinook CH-47 helicopters in Mali has been extended

The British Government has announced on June 12, 2020, that the Royal Air Force (RAF) deployment in Mali has been extended. The ongoing mission is to support the French counter-terrorism operation in the Sahel region of West Africa. Currently, the RAF has three Chinook CH-47 Helicopters and 100 personnel based in Gao, Mali and they will be continuing to work with the French Armed Forces. Read full Defense Aviation News at this link ...

British Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter in Mali. (Picture source British Royal Air Force)

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