Spanish CN-235 air drop Seahawk part to frigate off the coast of Somalia

Spanish frigate ESPS Victoria received a vital maintenance part for its Seahawk helicopter with help from a CN-235 off the coast of Somalia recently.

Photo: EU NAVFOR

The maritime patrol aircraft flew 100 feet above sea level and air drop the part into the water close to the warship. ESPS Victoria’s boarding team then retrieved the cargo via the ship’s boat.

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