Good news amidst the
global pandemic brought about by the novel coronavirus 2019 disease or COVID-19.
Our very own
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has officially commissioned for service its brand new
and modern H145 light twin engine helicopter procured from Airbus
Helicopters.
The ceremony for its
commissioning into service was held at the Coast Guard Aviation Force (CGAF),
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Hangar, Domestic Airport Complex, last June
18.
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| (Photo credit to PCG) |
“PCG Commandant, Vice Admiral George V Ursabia Jr
graced the simple and private ceremony to commission into Coast Guard service
one of the two new airbus helicopters – H145 light twin engine helicopter –
from Germany at the Coast Guard Aviation Force (CGAF), Department of
Transportation (DOTr) Hangar, Domestic Airport Complex this morning, 18 June
2020,” PCG said.
“Said aerial asset with tail number CGH-1452 is a
four-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter equipped with high frequency radios,
emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, search light, and
electro-optical systems to perform critical missions including search and
rescue, medical evacuation, maritime patrol, and maritime law enforcement,” PCG
said.
“Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CGH-1452 is utilized
in transporting personal protective equipment (PPE) sets and medical supplies
in various cities and provinces across the country to support the nationwide
battle for public health and safety,” it added.
Philippine Coast
Guard Commandant Vice Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. led the commissioning of
the new helicopter.
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