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Crashed Egyptair plane's black boxes 'extensively damaged'

Search teams have retrieved the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from the EgyptAir plane which crashed into the Mediterranean in May, killing all 66 on board.

It is hoped analysis of the black boxes will shed light on why the plane crashed en route from Paris to Alexandria.

At present no militant group has claimed responsibility for bringing down the aircraft.

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Greece joins search for missing EgyptAir flight

Greek authorities have joined the search for a missing EgyptAir plane by deploying two aircraft, a C-130 military plane and one early warning aircraft, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff said.

It also said a frigate was heading to the area and helicopters were on standby on the southern island of Karpathos for potential rescue or recovery operations.

Airbus' verified Twitter account said: "We are aware of media reports. At this time we have no further details, but we will provide further information when available."

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