816 SAR Missions and Counting: Polish Naval Aviation Crew Airlifts Passenger from Stena Estelle
On Saturday, 5 July 2025, a standby crew operating a W-3WARM helicopter from the 43rd Naval Air Base carried out their tenth search and rescue (SAR) operation of the year. The mission was launched in response to a medical emergency involving a passenger aboard the Stena Estelle ferry sailing in the Gulf of Gdańsk.
security aviation pomerania tricity news06 july 2025 | 12:46 | Source: Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print
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- Upon reaching the area of operation, the crew evacuated the casualty aboard the helicopter and transported them to the hospital in Gdańsk Zaspa, where they were handed over to medical personnel, said Commander Lieutenant Marcin Kołodziejski, spokesperson for the Naval Aviation Brigade.
After successfully completing the mission, the helicopter crew returned to their home airfield and reestablished readiness.
This was the 816th search and rescue mission conducted by the Gdynia Naval Aviation Brigade since the formation of the unit. Over the course of these operations, Polish naval aviators have provided life-saving assistance to 438 individuals.
The 43rd Naval Air Base is part of the Polish Navy’s core SAR capability on the Baltic Sea. With decades of experience and a high level of operational readiness, naval aviators continue to play a crucial role in ensuring maritime safety in the region.
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