Navy grounds Seahawk Romeo fleet after crew rescued following crash in Philippine Sea

Robert Crawford
Updated October 15 2021 - 12:37pm, first published October 14 2021 - 7:00pm
GROUNDED: The navy's fleet of MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopters based at HMAS Albatross have been grounded after a crew were forced to ditch in the Philippine Sea. The three aircrew were rescued, suffering minor injuries. Photo: Bradley Darvill
GROUNDED: The navy's fleet of MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopters based at HMAS Albatross have been grounded after a crew were forced to ditch in the Philippine Sea. The three aircrew were rescued, suffering minor injuries. Photo: Bradley Darvill

Three Royal Australian Navy aircrew from a MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopter have been safely rescued after ditching their helicopter in the Philippine Sea during a routine flight on Wednesday night.

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Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford

Senior Journalist

Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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