RSAF activates Chinook helicopter to airlift unwell person from ship
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) successfully airlifted an unwell person from a ship to Sembawang Air Base using a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The patient was subsequently transferred to a hospital for urgent medical care.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the operational capabilities of national defense forces in providing emergency medical support in maritime environments.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter was activated on Friday (Aug 21) night to evacuate a man onboard a ship who required urgent medical attention.
In a social media post just before midnight, RSAF said the patient was safely and successfully evacuated in a stable condition to Sembawang Air Base.
He was then transported by ambulance to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
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