Greek SAR crew rescuer diver, on manouvres from, a Super Puma helicopter. Northeastern aegean sea. Limnos island, Greece
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vassilis triantafyllidis / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
F4XXB3File size:
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3543 x 2362 px | 30 x 20 cm | 11.8 x 7.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
8 May 2014Location:
Northeastern aegean sea, Lemnos or Limnos island, Lesvos/ lesbos mytilene prefecture, GreeceMore information:
The HAF, performs frequent Search and Rescue missions in coordination with the Hellenic Navy of Greece. The mission of the Hellenic Air Force is to guard and protect Greek airspace, provide air assistance and support to the Hellenic Army and the Hellenic Navy, as well as the provision of humanitarian aid in Greece and around the world. Beyond the above mission and during peacetime, HAF also conducts public service operations with the purpose of supporting the civil sector in the confrontment of special conditions, saving lives. The AS332C1 Super Puma is a four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-size utility helicopter, participating in various panhellenic recue and Search operations. It has a long-standing public service commitment, including MEDVAC /MEDEVACs (medical evacuations in emergency situations). According to the Hellenic Airforce (HAF), Search And Rescue squadron (SAR SQ) currently has 2 helicopter squadrons, 358 SAR Squadron (with AB-205 and AB-212 helicopters) and 384 SAR Squadron (with Super Puma helicopters). During SAR missions, which are coordinated in conjunction with the Ministry of Commercial Shipping, a Navy diver is among the rescue crew. Certain units, located at different parts of the country, are in alert, 365/24H.