[Scan-DC] New MSP Helicopters arrive at Martin State Airport on Monday

[Paul Lepine]

Maryland Today - First two new police helicopters arrive in Maryland
Originally published February 25, 2013, 8:44 AM - Updated 4:57 PM, February
25, 2013 

By AP 
Associated Press

First 2 new police helicopters arrive in Maryland

MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (AP) - The Maryland State Police are set to get their
first two new helicopters.

The AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters are scheduled to arrive at Martin State
Airport in Middle River on Monday afternoon.

The new helicopters are the first of 10 the state has contracts for with
AgustaWestland. They will replace Maryland's current fleet of 11
helicopters.

Maryland State Police say 10 of those are more than 20 years old.

The new helicopters have been bought to enable the Maryland State Police
Aviation Command to continue its unique multiple mission capability of
Medevac, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security.

Police say two more helicopters are expected to arrive Tuesday. Another two
are due Wednesday.

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Damn, wish I didn't have meetings this week....I'd love to be there when
they came in.

Paul