Few Alouette-III were inducted in PAF in the late 60s for Search &
Rescue duties replacing
H-19s and HH-43s |
Alouette-III
on a SAR training mission. In casualty evacuation role 2 stretcher patients
and 2 other
persons can be carried in addition to the pilot.
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Alouette-III making a landing approach
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Alouette-III on a training mission |
Alouette landing after a routine flight
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Alouette-III parked at Risalpur base tarmac |
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Helicopter Flying School Alouette
flying over Tarbela Dam
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Alouette pilots during hot scramble.
Alouette-III has been extensively used by Pak Army in the Northern Areas, a
number of foreign mountaineers have also been rescued |
Seen in the photo is an air to sea rescue hoist, mounted on the port side of
the fuselage, which could be used to uplift patients and pilots beyond the
enemy lines |
