The VH-71 "Marine One" helicopter made its maiden flight at AgustaWestland's facility in Yeovil, UK, on 3 July, marking a milestone in the development of the United States' Presidential aircraft. The designated Test Vehicle #2 (TV-2), built under contract to the US Navy, was assembled and prepared at an AgustaWestland facility. It is the first test aircraft built specifically for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopters Program.rnBefore TV-2 is delivered to the test facility in Patuxent River, MD this fall for structural testing, the aircraft will complete initial shakedown flying and embark on flight trials to test the integrated avionics systems and aircraft systems.
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