Photo of the Week: SAR Queen at Galileo SAR Meet
This week we spotlight #Luftforsvaret #AW101 'SAR Queen', captured in action during a hoisting challenge at the #GalileoSARMeet 2025 in #Prague.
Discover the history of this #helicopter in our latest #PhotoOfTheWeek feature:
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In addition, Pol also manages the procurements of new ground systems in support of the Galileo Service Evolutions and its robustness.
Pol has been part of the live demo #operationSharkBait in 2019 and was a presenter during the first #GalileoSARmeet in Belgium in 2021.
(..) When he is not discovering the #GalileoSARmeet, you'll often find Scott camping somewhere off a Forest Road in BC or Washington State as he enjoys epic adventures snowshoeing, nordic skiing, microspiking or hiking along with his wife (and dog!). (..)
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Their tasks include #SearchAndRescue at sea and on land, medical evacuation, and environmental monitoring.
The unit maintains 24/7 readiness and often supports both military and civilian missions
The #GalileoSARmeet will take place in Prague on 5 - 6 August 2026
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