Christoph 6, Emergency medical helicopter in Bremen, Germany
Christoph 6 is a rescue helicopter of the EC135 model operating from Bremen. The aircraft is equipped with medical gear for emergency care and covers a wide area of northern Germany.
The helicopter was named after Saint Christopher, following a naming tradition in German air rescue services. This practice emerged from an era when religious names for rescue equipment were customary.
The name references the patron saint of travelers, which follows German air rescue tradition. This naming reflects the protective role these helicopters play in medical emergencies.
The helicopter remains on continuous standby and responds to emergency calls within minutes. Visitors should know that the aircraft operates from a dedicated base and is not available for sightseeing flights.
The air rescue team includes pilots and emergency medicine specialists who deliver intensive care during flight. This combination saves lives before patients even reach the hospital.
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