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Oil spills, pirate hunts fill Q300’s work day

Mapping oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and hunting for pirates off the coast of Somalia are among the many tasks performed by Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 twin

By Gunter Endres

July 18, 2010

Mapping oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and hunting for pirates off the coast of Somalia are among the many tasks performed by Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 twin turboprops modified for the maritime surveillance role by Canada’s Field Aviation (Hall 4 Stand C20).

Last week, the Icelandic Coast Guard Q300 arrived at Houma, Louisiana, to fly vital missions that will map the oil spill and enhance containment and recovery in the Gulf of Mexico.

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