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An Italian army Agusta A129 Mangusta attack helicopter provides air support for soldiers assigned to the 9th Reggimento Alpini conducting training in L' Aquila, Italy, May 3, 2013.

An Italian army Agusta A129 Mangusta attack helicopter provides air support for soldiers assigned to the 9th Reggimento Alpini conducting training in L' Aquila, Italy, May 3, 2013.

An Italian army Agusta A129 Mangusta attack helicopter provides air support for soldiers assigned to the 9th Reggimento Alpini conducting training in L' Aquila, Italy, May 3, 2013.

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