Jolly Green II SAR Helo Makes First Operational Rescue
January 17 2023
The U.S. Air Force announced the first operational deployment of its new combat rescue helicopter, reports Air and Space Forces magazine.
The HH-60W Jolly Green II was deployed in the Horn of Africa region when it conducted the mission. Further details are being kept confidential due to operational sensitivity, officials said.
The aircraft was first deployed in September 2022, shortly after achieving initial operational capability.
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