Hello,

The second photo report for 2010 can now be found online, with the SAR Meet “Search & Rescue” meet at Koksijde, Belgium. Each year a different country hosts this event, with each year a interesting line-up. This year the 40 Squadron moved heaven and earth to gather some very interesting participants, which was in my humble opinion more than successful. Highlights were present in the shape of a Sikorsky S-61R / HH-3F Pelican, belonging to the  83° CENTRO CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue) based at Rimini, Italy. Furthermore was the SA.330J Puma, belonging to the Escuadron “801 Salvamento” based at Mallorca, Spain a long way from home. For me personal the most interesting helicopter was a MIL Mi-8RL HIP, belonging to the “3. Grupa Poszukiwawczo-Ratownicza” based at Krakow, Poland. 

All reviewed, a great event to see such dedicated teams working together with the highest precision and camaraderie. They deserve much more exposure and appreciation, as you take in account the calculated risks they take each day.

Special thanks goes to 40 Squadron & Stephane Lowagie for their hospitality, efforts and generous assistance in making this feature possible. Keep up the great work…   

The photo report can be found here: Link

Regards, Ramon