SOS: Italian Helicopter Rescue Operations from the Mediterranean Sea to Mont Blanc

L'artistica Editrice, 2012. New book, 148 pages, 275 colour photos. A work little known but seen by all in times of crisis, performed by highly specialized people: pilots, technicians, rescuers, doctors; all of who are trained to work in a team. Each-one of them use their own specialist tools which are ‘state of the art’. You will discover the means, facilities, men and women belonging to military organizations, including State Services and civilian operators, all united by one mission; to bring professional rescue and medical assistance where there is an emergency. Their office is anytime, any place, anywhere; from a snow-capped peak to a busy motorway. Regardless of weather conditions; come rain or shine their soul focus is saving lives 365 days a year. This is what helicopter rescue entails. The intense training that they experience gives the team the ability to handle delicate, life threatening situations in extreme conditions. The images depict these missions, but what is more difficult to relate is the emotion of the teams involved. However, the reader will understand the gratification that this work gives and that all of the people involved are united by the same passion and a spirit of solidarity.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.