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Friday, September 07, 2007

‘Spares shortages’ disable New Zealand Navy helicopters

The Navy’s Seasprite helicopters are being under-utilised because of ‘spares shortages’, says National’s Defence spokesman, Dr Wayne Mapp.

“These $326 million excl GST aircraft which have been in service for six years were touted by then Defence Minister Mark Burton, as being ‘a significant addition to our defence capability’.

“But in answers to parliamentary written questions, Defence Minister Phil Goff has admitted that only four of the five Seasprite are being flown regularly.

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