爱尔兰西部海岸
Photo by U.S. Air Force/MSgt. Jay Reinschi | 2011-04-23 00:00:00 |
爱尔兰西部海岸大约400英里处,美国空军第56救援中队的 HH-60G 直升机从一艘货轮上索吊一名剧烈腹痛急需医疗后送的船员。整个急救行动从附近的英国米尔登霍尔空军基地出动了两架直升机,一架 KC-135R 加油机和一架 MC-130P 特种作战飞机。(A sailor, from the cargo ship Pascha, is hoisted aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 56th Rescue Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 26. The sailor was experiencing severe abdominal pain, requiring immediate medical evacuation. Two additional U.S. Air Force aircraft, a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing and a MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 352nd Special Operations Group -- both from nearby RAF Mildenhall -- supported the operation for refueling and communication purposes. A Nimrod, search and rescue aircraft, from the United Kingdom also played a critical role in the operation, providing real time communication and coordination between the ship and USAF aircraft. The patient was delivered to an awaiting ambulance in Shannon, Ireland, and is in stable condition.)