Sunday, February 19, 2012

The HAF rescues 8 French nationals in the Aegean during storm

On Friday the February 17 2012, a Super Puma helicopter of the Hellenic Air Force took off at 04:57, from the airport of the island of Chios, to rescue eight French nationals aboard the yacht «Yogi» (French flag), which was taking in water. The yacht was located between the islands of Skyros-Psara (21 NM west of Psara). The Super Puma was found at the point at 05:30. However, it was not possible to immediately haul the occupants due to unfavorable conditions. Then a second Super Puma helicopter took off from the 130 Combat Group at Limnos Airport at 6:49, which rescued the eight French and carried them safely on the island of Skyros at 9:10.

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