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Lifting of 2-Ton Gun from Comino Island by Sea King helicopter from HMS Illustrious

PR1576
Date Icon 19/08/1997

Members of the Plant Troop of the Armed Forces of Malta, in a joint operation with a Sea King helicopter of HMS ILLUSTRIOUS are to lift a 2 Ton gun from Comino Island.

The gun was buried on the island and Plant Troop personnel were asked to lift the gun and convey it to Comino Fort. Due to its weight, it was decided to ask for the assistance of a Sea King Helicopter on entry of the HMS ILLUSTRIOUS into harbour, as no other helicopter within the Armed Forces of Malta could carry such load. This request was acceded to.

The gun is to be lifted and put into the Comino Old Gun Battery for restoration on Thursday, 21st August 1997 at 11 a.m.

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