Our full report from #GALILEOSARMeet2025 — a major gathering of Europe’s leading #SearchAndRescue crews hosted at #Prague – #Kbely Airport. From dynamic demonstrations to insights into #SAR teamwork and capability, our coverage captures the highlights and atmosphere of this unique event.
Excellent video of the #WinchingChallenge, from above at #GalileoSARmeet2025 !!!
Thanks, #Belgian crew from the #40SAR for this perspective !
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And finally, what was probably the most impressive display of this #GalileoSARmeet2025 : the Flight Formation of 11 #SAR helicopters (seen here on take-off from Prague-Kbely).
Biggest SAR formation ever - and definitely it was not to be missed !
Then, some additional views of the winners, on their
@AirbusHeli
EC145M.
Because we can, and because, well, yes, they are the winners of the #GalileoSARmeet2025 !
As promised, a second batch of pictures !
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If you had not been impressed yet by the size of the AW-101 of the Norwegian 330 Squ. (@forsvaret.bsky.social ), check the size of the mechanic !
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Never forget the Belgians with their NH90NFH, efficient and always in ambush for a victory in style ! #GalileoSARmeet2025
Small, but very far from a toy, the Dauphin of the Lithuanians (seeing their constant progresses during the #SARmeet's, they might soon appear on the podium !) - #galileosarmeet2025
As promised, some of the images taken during the #GalileoSARmeet2025 in Prague-Kbely
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#GalileoSARmeet2025 - that’s all, folks ! But what a week it has been !
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And the winner is….
The German Army team from Niederstetten !!!
Congratulations, guys !
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Beautiful video of the take-off of the biggest #SAR helicopter formation ever.
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Credits to the author of the video.
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I know, I know.. Many of you are awaiting pictures of the #GalileoSARmeet2025. They are coming, they are coming .. But they might take a bit of time to be processed.
#stayTuned !
Another quick update for the #GalileoSARmeet2025 - and a good news, too !
Contrarily to what was announced before, #Slovakia WILL be part of the event with the #BlackHawk helicopter !
Only the Mi17 will be absent.
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Quick update for the Symposium of the #GalileoSARmeet2025 :
The session about Galileo/SAR will be presented by Pol Novell, and is now themed: "SAR Galileo - State of play"
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#GalileoSARmeet2025 - Last, but definitely not least in the speaker's category !
David Poudevigne enlisted as cadet in the French land forces in 2004, before joining the Engineer Corps in 2008.
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We’re thrilled to share that the Spanish Air Force’s NH90 team – 803 Squadron, 48th Wing – will be participating to this 3rd edition, showcasing their NH90 “Lobo” helicopter.
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One more speaker for the #GalileoSARmeet2025 !
Mr Igor Detelj, from #Croatia, will present a very interesting topic, dealing with multinational cooperation in Search And Rescue (#SAR): "Regional cooperation in SAR through #RASARAC (..)
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they also support civilian #emergency response operations across Germany.
Prague, 5-6 August - #GalileoSARmeet2025
Did you really think we were finished with the #GalileoSARmeet2025 announcements ?
Think again !!
Coming from Germany, we’re excited to announce that the German Army SAR team from 7th Squadron, part of Transport Helicopter Regiment 30, (..)
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#GalileoSARmeet2025 - Another speaker from the cold !
Beautiful #Norway is represented in force at the Prague edition of the Galileo SAR meet !
Kenneth Bahr is a Senior Adviser on Satellite Navigation at the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA).
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(..) Their missions often involve life-saving operations in extreme weather conditions, making them one of the most respected #SAR units in Europe.
Don’t miss the chance to see this huge aircraft and its crew up close!
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - Prague, 5-6 August 2025
Announcements for the #GalileoSARmeet2025 don't stop !
While we don't know yet who will be the Beauty, we have the Beast !
We are proud to welcome a new team to this year’s lineup — the 330 Squadron of @luftforsvaret.bsky.social , flying the
Leonardo #AW101 #SARqueen.
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Jon-Atle is on the contrary telling his adventure, advocating the vital need of being well-equipped.
A lecture definitely not to miss !!
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - Prague, 5-6 August 2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - A *VERY* SPECIAL and UNIQUE GUEST !!!!!
“I am finished. Now it’s game over”
Norwegian fisherman who was rescued in February 2025 in Northern Norway will travel to Prague to give a testimony of his adventure ! (..)
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