INPEX with the assistance of its on-ground logistics coordinators
TUCF, sent its Bristow BK117, based in Broome, to Cape Bougainville
to bring the solider home quickly and safely to be with his wife in
Derby Hospital.
The helicopter considerably reduced the time it would normally take
to extract people from the area and without INPEX’s assistance,
the journey by road or sea could have taken days.
“When we heard the young soldier needed to get home quickly,
we didn’t hesitate to provide our help,” said Group Manager
External Affairs Sean Kildare. “We are privileged to be able
to help this local hero get to this family at a time when they need
him most.”
“We just did what all the local people here do – help
each other out when they need it,” he said.
TUCF was instrumental in coordinating land, sea and air assets to
facilitate the evacuation.
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