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Today we had a visit at
Megara, this was a organised as this is not one of the bases
open at the air force days as it is a Army base. Megara is
situated south of the city at the bay of Megara to the
west of Athens It is home to the 2nd Army Aviation Group with
two transport helicopter battalions. 4 TEAS using the CH47D and
2TEAS using the UH1H. The Huey is an older helicopter but still
good at its job and very much liked by its crew. Most of the
Chinooks have been fitted with shaff/flare dispensers and IRW
receivers. They can easily be recognized by there pointed radar
nose. 4 TEAS also utilizes the C12 for observation, mapping and
VIP duties.
If there is one thing that became clear during our visit it is
that the material in use is not so important. It is the spirit
of the men who fly it that counts.
This being our first organized visit to a Greek base, we where
pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and the possibilities
during the visit. |
