THE two Russian-made helicopters are still sitting in the hangar of the 400 Squadron, Indonesian Fleet Command Air Wing in Juanda, Sidoarjo, East Java. Since arriving from Russia two years ago, the helicopters have flown only once, in a ceremony to commemorate the Indonesian Military (TNI) anniversary on October 5 last year at the Eastern Fleet, Surabaya.

When carrying passengers for the dress rehearsal last year, the helicopters still looked in g