RSAF activates search and rescue helicopter to airlift unwell person from ship to SGH, Singapore News

In a social media post dated June 1, SGH said it had held a medical evacuation exercise with the RSAF to strengthen their readiness to respond swiftly during critical emergencies.

According to RSAF, the male patient was “conscious and in a stable condition” when he was handed over to the medical staff from SGH.

“We salute our RSAF aircrew and SGH’s healthcare professionals, who stand ready around the clock when called upon,” the post stated.

What is Rescue 10

The RSAF maintains a 24/7 unit, callsign Rescue 10, to respond to life-saving missions at short notice. 

They are often scrambled to evacuate personnel who require immediate medical attention to hospitals, including from civilian vessels in the vicinity of Singapore.

The aircraft used, a H225M medium lift helicopter, achieved full operational capability in April 2024.

According to the Ministry of Defence, it has a range in excess of 400nm (740km).

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