Apart from the radar, the helicopter is the eyes and ears of Sea Sheperd. The helicopter can travel ahead to scout for the Japanese as well as report back about ice patterns and weather conditions.
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Whale Wars: The Helicopter
Apart from the radar, the helicopter is the eyes and ears of Sea Sheperd. The helicopter can travel ahead to scout for the Japanese as well as report back about ice patterns and weather conditions.
Added: Jun 4, 2009
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