MEDIA ADVISORY: THP Special Operations to Participate in Wings & Wheels on the Greene
Nashville --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be participating in “Wings & Wheels on the Greene” air show this Saturday, October 11, 2008.
THP’s Special Operations Unit will have its Bell Helicopter UH-1H, commonly known as the “Huey,” on display at this free community-wide event which takes place at the Greeneville Airport from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Operations will also conduct a mock “rescue” during the show.
WHO: Tennessee Highway Patrol Special Operations Unit
WHAT: “Wings & Wheels on the Greene”
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2008
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Greeneville/Greene County Municipal Airport
246 Airport Road
Greeneville, TN
The Huey is multi-purpose helicopter, known as the military’s workhorse. THP uses the aircraft in various scenarios, including rescues. During Saturday’s event, five members of the Special Operations unit will reenact a rescue they actually performed approximately three months ago using the Huey helicopter. The demonstration will include rescuing an “injured” patient by hoisting him in what’s called a Stokes Basket.