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medevac

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1. medevac - Noun

2. medevac - Verb

Meaning

the evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care

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Because of its versatility, the HH-60G may also perform peace-time operations such as civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation ( MEDEVAC ), disaster relief, international aid and counter-drug activities. Source: Internet

Development A Bell XH-40, a prototype of the UH-1 main In 1952, the Army identified a requirement for a new helicopter to serve as medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), instrument trainer, and general utility aircraft. Source: Internet

The BC RCMP finally called for urgent support from the Canadian Armed Forces who immediately dispatched both a Buffalo fixed-wing SAR aircraft and a Cormorant SAR helicopter to the scene to assist with a medevac rescue. Source: Internet

It’s favored for transporting VIPs and business executives, and has also been used as a medevac and offshore oil shuttle. Source: Internet

The BPW was considering grounding either Trooper 4, which provides critical medevac services to Ocean City and Worcester County for all manner of medical emergencies, or the Trooper 6 unit in Easton. Source: Internet

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Tootle, MH-65 Dolphin helicopter flight mechanic for the medevac, said: “I am happy that we were able to help the patient and his partner make it safely to the hospital. Source: Internet

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