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2 unusual facts about Atlas Oryx


2009 Table Mountain Fire

The day following the fire, four helicopters, including a defence force Atlas Oryx, were called in at dawn to water-bomb the fire, and to lift a team of firefighters high onto the mountain.

Ikan Tanda

The crew of the Ikan Tanda were rescued by Oryx helicopters of the South African Air Force (SAAF), and a salvage tug, the John Ross, was dispatched to aid in the recovery of the ship.



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