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The training program for Russian crews of Mistral helicopter carriers will be launched in 2014

Russian Aviaton » Tuesday May 15, 2012 16:48 MSK

The training program for Russian crews of Mistral helicopter carriers will be launched in early 2014, ARMS-TASS reports. It was stated by a source from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

"At present we are developing the training program for Russian crews of Mistral helicopter carriers in cooperation with France, - the source noted. – It will be launched in early 2014". In accordance with the program, the two Mistral crews will be training in St-Petersburg for six months with the participation of French specialists and then they will depart to France for undergoing further training.

The source did not specify the period necessary for training of the Russian crews in France. "The duration of their training in France is yet unknown since the program is not ready, - the source explained. – Possibly they will remain in France for the rest of 2014".