Crew Member Stable After U.S. Air Force Rescue Over Atlantic [Image 1 of 2]

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, UNITED KINGDOM

06.26.2009

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa   

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.

• Date Taken: 06.26.2009
• Date Posted: 07.01.2009 09:37
• Photo ID: 184308
• VIRIN: 090701-F-9999R-001
• Resolution: 3888x2592
• Size: 5.06 MB
• Location: ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, GB