105th life-saving mission. Naval Aviators conduct double "Heart Action" transport

Crews from the Gdynia Naval Aviation Brigade carried out the first mission of the year under the “Heart Action” program. Using an An-28TD transport and paratroop aircraft, the mission involved a double operation, transporting two transplant teams in a single flight.

Kamil Kusier executive editor 24.03.2026, 10:34 Reading time: 1 min

Night aerial view of an illuminated city and its street network — fot. Gdyńska Brygada Lotnictwa Marynarki Wojennej

In brief

Crews of the Gdynia Naval Aviation Brigade flew the 105th mission under the Akcja Serce programme on Sunday, 22 March 2026, carrying two transplant teams in a single flight. The flight aboard an An-28TD transport aircraft followed the route Gdynia, Wrocław, Warsaw, Gdynia. The operation was carried out for the University Clinical Centre in Gdańsk and the University Clinical Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw. The Akcja Serce programme has been running since 2007.

Critical medical transport

The flight covered the route Gdynia – Wrocław – Warsaw – Gdynia, serving the University Clinical Centre in Gdańsk and the University Clinical Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw. Rapid deployment of medical teams and equipment is crucial in transplant operations, where every minute can make a difference.

Experience and tradition

This marked the 105th mission in the history of the “Heart Action” program carried out by crews of the Gdynia Naval Aviation Brigade. Since 2007, naval aviators have been involved in life-saving transport missions, developing extensive experience in highly demanding operations where precision and coordination are essential.

Every mission saves lives

The recent double operation demonstrates that “Heart Action” is more than just a program name – it represents tangible actions that save lives. For naval aviators, every flight is a critical mission in which time and reliability are decisive.

Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier