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ENJOY THIS WINTER PHOTOGRAPHIC IMPRESSION |
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| The Alouette II called 'LAMA' | Here on the Zermatt platform... | |
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| ... high up in the Swiss mountains... | ... very capable of working in the snow. | |
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| Flying sharp between the trees... | ... pilots know exactly how far they can go. | |
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| The Lama is extremely good at high altitudes | A complete white-wash while departing. | |
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| Colorful bright clean hangars... | ... and always snow in wintertime to clean up. | |
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| While winter season and a lot of work... | ... Air Zermatt leases some civil helicopters (Ecureuil) | |
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| ... as well as this Jet Ranger | Fully equipped for the job. | |
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| Air Zermatt's own Ecureuil... | ... parked in it's hangar, | |
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| ... but when needed in no time outside | ... wheels away and fully operational | |
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| ... the surgeon gets in with his special bag | ... the 'red attack' bag for first aid | |
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| ... never knowing what to expect out there | ... off and away to the victim | |
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| ... sometimes very less sight (whitewash) | ... when needed a hot refuel to go instantly again ! | |
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| The 'Parade-horse' , the Eurocopter | ... fully equipped with medical stuff | |
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| ... constantly checked for safety of patients | ... and put back after a mission in it's hangar. | |
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| Standard whitewash as log as there is snow | Surgeon is Dr. Volker Lische, a German dokter... | |
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| He likes to be of help with Air Zermatt... | ... and he flies in his holidays (!) | |
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| ... to give victims first aid, and he does this, | while the rest of the family is out skiing ! | |
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| We know him as an extremely dedicated man... | ... who was very busy with his flights, | |
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| ... and in between he gave us the interview. | Central point of Air Zermatt, the office | |
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| In between the same pattern, maintainance... | ... and suddenly alarm, go, go, go ! | |
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| Later on the helicopter approaches the small platform | ... and lands accurate, a fine sight when so near. | |
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| Dr. Volker Lische, the EC-135 frontal, and a view at it's cockpit. | ||
| Feel free if you want to know more, to read our publication about Air Zermatt ! | ||
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