RAF Merlin Could Head From Iraq To Afghanistan

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Britain is considering redeploying its Merlin helicopter fleet to support combat operations in Afghanistan. The shift would be part of an anticipated drawdown of the nation’s military commitment in Iraq during the first half of 2009. John Hutton, secretary of state for defense, says: “Next year we...

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