News US Coast Guard C-27J Spartan proves crucial in saving a wounded sailor

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A recent rescue mission by the US Coast Guard highlighted the effectiveness of the C-27J Spartan multirole aircraft in Search and Rescue (SAR) missions.

On February 19, the Coast Guard launched a C-27J surveillance aircraft and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to assist a passenger on a commercial cargo ship who suffered injuries from a 16-foot fall.

The Spartan supported the helicopter crew to more quickly locate the boat, which was far from the coast and in the middle of the fog. Read more here
 

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