In line with its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
(HADR) missions, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) deployed a total of 10
helicopters in Thursday's Metro Manila-wide "Shake Drill."
These include two UH-IHs from the Northern Luzon Command
(Nolcom), another two UH-IHs from the Southern Luzon Command (Solcom), and two
W-3A "Sokol" from Villamor Air Base which conducted "aerial
rapid damage assessment and needs analysis" over different areas in Metro
Manila.
Aside from this, the aircraft also helped transport Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP) incident commanders and their staff to the four
designated National Capital Region (NCR) command sectors and the Metro Manila
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Incident Command Post
Operation Center at the ASEANA compound.
An NVG-capable UH-IH was also flown over Pasig City
A "Super Huey" also conducted helicopter
rappelling and victim extrication at ASEANA compound while an S-76 air
ambulance performed casualty evacuation from the Villamor Golf Course (South
Sector command post) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical
Center V. Luna Road , Quezon
City
Meanwhile, 2 UH-1H/Ds were on standby alert at Villamor Air
Base for additional tasks.
PAF spokesperson Col. Enrico Canaya said that in an actual
earthquake scenario, the Air Force can provide all available 27 UH1H/D
helicopters, 14 505th Search-and-Rescue Group helicopters and fixed-wing
aircraft, including three C-130s, one C-295M and one F-27 Fokker they currently
maintain to airlift casualties, rescue personnel and their equipment and relief
goods for HADR operations.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=787880
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