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发表于 8-3-2014 20:29:04
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According to a post on the official Facebook page of the United States embassy in Kuala Lumpur, the US’ seventh fleet has deployed the USS Pinckney P-3C to assist in search and rescue efforts of missing flight MH370.
The USS Pinckney is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, and is en route to the southern coast of Vietnam.
The statement said that the Pinckney was conducting training and maritime security operations in international waters of the South China Sea, adding that the ship carries two MH-60R helicopters which is equipped for search and rescue missions.
“A P-3C Orion aircraft will also depart shortly from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan bringing long-range search, radar and communications capabilities to the efforts,” the statement read, adding that their thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by this tragic event. |
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