Captain S., a helicopter pilot in Squadron 118, who brought home the released hostages, shared his feelings during the operation. "A sense of pain, responsibility, and hope. Pain for the suffering ...
'I had the privilege of bringing home the hostages we have been waiting so long for and I am here until the last hostage returns,' says Squadron 118 helicopter pilot Captain S.
These helicopters are designed to meet the modern combat and logistical needs of the Army, and they feature enhanced speed, agility, and technology compared to the fleets of other nations.
Valérie André, a French military officer, brain surgeon, and licensed pilot who was believed to be the first woman to fly helicopter rescue missions in combat zones — during the French-Indochina war ...