Christoph 26, Medical rescue helicopter base at Nordwest-Krankenhaus Sanderbusch, Sande, Germany
Christoph 26 is a rescue helicopter station at Nordwest-Krankenhaus Sanderbusch in Sande that provides emergency medical response to surrounding regions and the East Frisian Islands. The facility operates an Airbus H145 helicopter equipped with night vision capabilities for 24-hour operations.
The rescue base began operations in 1979 as Christopher Friesland before being taken over and renamed Christoph 26 by ADAC Luftrettung in 1983. This change marked a shift toward a professional, organization-supported aerial rescue system for the region.
The base serves as a key part of the local medical response system, with its helicopter a recognizable symbol of emergency care in the region. Hospital staff and rescue teams coordinate closely with the station, making it a familiar presence in how urgent medical situations are managed here.
The helicopter crew operates day and night and can typically reach emergency locations within minutes of dispatch. The station is situated directly at the hospital, allowing for immediate patient handover to medical care.
The station has a specialized winch system that is particularly valuable for missions to the East Frisian Islands, where terrain access can be difficult. This equipment allows the crew to extract patients from isolated locations that might otherwise be hard to reach.
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