Aviation Photo #0168559 Agusta AB-204AS - Italy - Vigili del Fuoco

VFMB. These AB204s were originally in service with the Italian Navy in the Anti Submarine role. In 1988 all the AS equipment was removed and the helicopters were sold to the Italian Helicopter Fire Service (Vigili del Fuoco). This is a special version of the 204 built by Agusta under license, with the turbine GE T58-GE3 instead of the RR Gnome H.1200-610, while the original American versions are powered by a Lycoming