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It’s early morning in the western Central African Republic (CAR) and two Agusta Bell 205 helicopters, with United Nations and Tunisian Air Force (TAF) markings, are flying in close formation at low altitude.
Machine-gunners on each side of the aircraft keep a close eye on the ground, looking for signs of the presence of armed groups in the area, while, inside, a sensor operator does the same using an externally mounted camera.
March 2022, early morning in the western Central African Republic (CAR). Two Agusta Bell 205 helicopters with United Nations and Tunisian Air Force (TAF) markings are flying in close formation at low altitude over the Batangafo-Bouca road.
Machine-gunners on each side of the aircraft keep a close eye on the ground, looking for signs of the presence of armed groups in the area, while, inside, a sensor operator does the same using an externally mounted camera.
March 2022, early morning in the western Central African Republic (CAR). Two Agusta Bell 205 helicopters with United Nations and Tunisian Air Force (TAF) markings are flying in close formation at low altitude over the Batangafo-Bouca road.
Machine-gunners on each side of the aircraft keep a close eye on the ground, looking for signs of the presence of armed groups in the area, while, inside, a sensor operator does the same using an externally mounted camera.