Three Greek airmen have died after a Greek navy helicopter crashed early on Thursday.

The search operation for the three crew members continues off the small island of Kinaros in the eastern Aegean Sea say Greece’s Defence Ministry.

“The Agusta Bell helicopter was taking part in the night military exercise ‘Τhunder’. It had taken off from a frigate sailing in the area and disappeared from radar around 02:45 am. Wreckage has been found near Kinaros.”

Kinaros is an islet near the island of Amorgos.

George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

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