U.S. PLANS TO AWARD TURKEY WITH FREE AIRCRAFT

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey hopes to receive U.S. military helicopters for freeas areward for Ankara's participation in the war in Afghanistan. Turkish government sources said the proposed gift has been discussedwithin theadministration and Congress amid Ankara's decision to send troops toAfghanistan. Turkey has sent 90 commandos to Afghanistan and plans to deployadditional troops.