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Rescue chopper’s visit surprises Australian students

By Annette Lambly
The Advocate

Class work for the pupils of the small rural Tangowahine School was disrupted when the Electricity Rescue Helicopter unexpectedly landed on their netball court.

Fortunately, this was not a emergency operation, but a secret visit planned by principal Shelley Gosse as a part of a school-wide study in flight.

The surprised pupils rushed outside the classroom on Friday to watch the chopper touch down only metres from the school.

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