Ministry of National Defence
Press release No. 39 23.02.2012
Press Release

The Minister of National Defence Gabriel Oprea approved on Thursday, February 23 a humanitarian transport of a medical team to the village of Palanca, Huruiesti, with a IAR-330 PUMA helicopter of the 95th Air Flotilla .

The Ambulance Service of Bacau County cared medically several ill people in this village that is still isolated due to unfavorable weather conditions. The mission takes place following the request of the Prefect`s Office of Bacau County.

Commander of the military helicopter crew was Lieutenant Commander Catalin Caseru.

MoND Press Office