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Spanish Chinook hides damaged police helicopter

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A CH-47 of the Spanish army has recovered a damaged EC135 from the Gredos mountains. The police helicopter had been damaged during a rescue operation and could not fly off under its own power.

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Spanish Army Chinook recovers stranded police helicopter from mountain peak: video ↗

Source date: 20.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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EC-135 de la @GuardiaCivil062 por personal de las #FAMET del #EjércitodeTierra.

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