An HH139A helicopter carried out the rescue of a German citizen at the Zingaro Nature Reserve (TP). The 82nd Centre is one of the Units of the 15th Wing of the Italian Air Force which guarantees, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, non-stop, the search and rescue of flight crews in distress, also contributing to public utility activities such as the search for missing persons at sea or in mountains, the urgent medical transport of patients in life-threatening situations and the rescue of severely injured individuals, operating in all weather conditions. Since its establishment, the crews of the 15th Wing have saved over 7200 people in peril of their lives. Since May 2018, the crews of the 82nd have acquired firefighting capabilities, taking part in the forest firefighting efforts of the Civil Protection and the Sicilian Region.
