Three Swiss Army helicopters are on their way to fight forest fires on the French island of Corsica.
Swiss Army uses helicopters to fight fires in Corsica
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Three Swiss Army helicopters took off from a military airbase in Locarno in canton Ticino on Tuesday to help fight forest fires on the French island of Corsica. The mission presents a number of challenges, including heat, smoke and unexpected developments.
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July 29, 2026 - 09:28
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