Bell Delivers Huey II Helicopter to Kern County Sheriff's Office

Released on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

BAKERSFIELD, CA (September 17, 2008) - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of a Bell Huey II helicopter to the Kern County Sheriff's Department. The helicopter will significantly enhance the ability of the Sheriff's department to perform its wide ranging responsibilities throughout the county.

Sheriff Donny Youngblood said, "This Huey II helicopter will increase our capability to transport law enforcement personnel (SWAT), conduct search and rescue operations and aid in environmental disaster operations across the wide spectrum of terrain found in the county."

Bob Fitzpatrick, senior vice president for Marketing and Sales at Bell said, "Bell is proud to be able to deliver this Huey II helicopter with its outstanding capabilities to an organization like the Kern County Sheriff's department where it will be put to good use serving the citizens in this area."

According to the Sheriff's department the Huey II was chosen for the value and capabilities it delivers for the price and for Bell's premier product support for maintenance and pilot training.

Danny Maldonado, senior vice president for Customer Support and Services added, "We consider the Bell support network to be best in class and commit to maintaining that high level here in Kern County. When you need a helicopter that you know will be able to perform day in and day out, people all over the world count on Bell."