11.   A Radio New Zealand reported Tuesday that the two helicopters faced off in midair at the edge of the exclusion zone.

12.   A Radio New Zealand reporter aboard another Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior II said that the two helicopters faced off each in midair at the edge of the exclusion zone.

13.   All of the soldiers aboard the two helicopters were believed dead, Levine said.

14.   All of the troops aboard the two helicopters were believed dead, Levine said.

15.   Balkar said Royal Wings has signed an operational contract with an international firm that owns the two helicopters.

16.   Everyone on board the two helicopters were believed dead, Levine said.

17.   Everyone on board the two helicopters was believed dead, Levine said.

18.   He said the two helicopters had been taking part in a twice-yearly exercise which simulated a counter-terrorist attack.

19.   He said the two helicopters had been taking part in a twice-yearly exercise that simulates a counterterrorist attack.

20.   However, witnesses in the area said the two helicopters were able to land in the mountains to distribute aid, mostly blankets, plastic sheeting and food.