Cracks Now Found in 21 of the Canadian Military’s 23 Cyclone Helicopters

Cracks Now Found in 21 of the Canadian Military’s 23 Cyclone Helicopters
A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter flies near the base in Eastern Passage, N.S., June 23, 2020. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan
The Canadian Press
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HALIFAX—Cracks have been detected in the tails of all but two of the Canadian military’s 23 Cyclone helicopters, the Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed Thursday, adding two more aircraft to the previous list.

The cracks were first detected in one of the maritime helicopters during a routine inspection on Nov. 26 at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at Patricia Bay, B.C.