RCAF Helicopter Missing Off Greek Coast

According to reports in the Greek media, the helicopter crashed.

Search & rescue operations are said to be underway after a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter crashed in Greece off the coast.

The Canadian Forces issued a statement:

“1/2 Developing situation regarding our CH-148 Cyclone, deployed onboard HMCS FREDERICTON, which is currently contributing to Op #REASSURANCE. Contact was lost with the aircraft as it was participating in Allied exercises off the coast of Greece.”

“2/2 Search and rescue efforts are currently underway. As this is evolving, we have no further information to provide at this time.”

The prayers of all Canadians are with the RCAF at this time.

Spencer Fernando

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