Simulated Rescue Spotlights Tactics of Combat Pickups
The recovery of a pilot downed behind enemy lines begins with the launch of a Combat Search and Rescue Mission (CSAR), ideally within minutes of notification. Typically flown at night and protected by fixed-wing fighters, USAF HH-60G helicopters fly toward the recovery zone, hugging mountainous...
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