MEDIA ADVISORY: THP Special Operations to Participate in Wings & Wheels on the Greene

Friday, October 10, 2008 | 10:53am

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.

The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public.  The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.  

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