Three flights have so far taken off from the military airport of the 46th Air Brigade in Pisa, along with the Military Navy ships “San Giorgio” and “San Marco,” to provide support in Libya.
“Defence and the" Armed Forces they will give their all Support to help the Libyan people, affected by a devastating flood”.
And so the Secretary of State for Defence, Guido Crosetto, which immediately ordered, already yesterday, the Defence Staff and COVI (Inter-force Summit Operational Command) to immediately provide all possible help from the Italian Armed Forces to Libya and to his people.
They left from the’Pisa military airport the two C 130 J aircraft of the Italian Air Force for three trips that hosted the transport of Fire Brigade personnel and, in particular, water risk experts with associated equipment Support and essential logistical materials.
The ship has also departed “Saint George” of the Italian Navy which reached the Derna area in 24 hours to ensure logistical, Command and Control, as well as health support functions for the planned national deployment in support of the populations in the flood-affected areas.
In addition, the Ship was used “San Marco” of the Italian Navy for transporting the remaining Civil Protection personnel, the Italian Red Cross, and all necessary Defence support material. Among these are also two helicopters for potential search and rescue operations.
