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Cannon aircraft deployed to assist in Haiti operations

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USAF file photo A MC-130W Combat Spear assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron sits on the flightline at Cannon. On Wednesday, Air Force officials announced the deployment of two MC-130W Combat Spear aircraft from the 73rd Special Operations Squadron to assist with operation in Haiti.

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The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base is getting involved in rescue operations in earthquake devastated Haiti.

A press release issued by Cannon public affairs said the base is preparing two MC-130W Combat Spear aircraft from the 73rd Special Operations Squadron.

The release said both aircraft were deployed Wednesday in support of humanitarian operations in Haiti.

A powerful earthquake flattened whole neighborhoods on Tuesday, and officials in Haiti feared thousands may have perished.

 

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