helicopter

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A helicopter was used to reach the patient and allow paramedics to provide urgent medical care.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Apache helicopter is the second crewed aircraft that Washington has confirmed was shot down by Iran during the war, following the loss of an F-15 fighter plane in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Iran didn’t claim to have downed the helicopter, as it has with other U.S. aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Please send the parcels by supply ship, parachute-drop, or helicopter, whichever works out best.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr