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We've seen the AS350s and EC135. Beside those two Air Zermatt operates a SA315B "Lama": a very strong single-engined helicopter developed to meet a requirement for hot and high operations - perfect for rescue and supply. You can often watch the Lama flying with a mounted up to 150m "longline" for recovery in rock faces, support to the Monte-Rosa-lodge with a net for goods or garbage or building material where ever it's needed.

E.g. the "Klein Matterhorn" cable car lift (Pic #7) - europe's highest cable car lift - was build mainly supported by this chopper.







An italian AgustaWestland 119 Koala




followed by the italian work-horse: A

I great set of pictures. Location, location, location, always the answer to really good pictures.

Matt

Dazzling set!!  8-)

that's a great collection of pictures, and a fine variety of aircrafts! good job.

Very nice pictures. Me like! 

This series is really interesting!
The variety of aircraft and the scenery is stunning! 

[quote]This series is really interesting!
The variety of aircraft and the scenery is stunning!

Beautiful shots, the scenery must have been wonderful from up there. What sort of helicopters do they use for air ambulance up there?

[color=#000000]Great shots, thanks for sharing.

Thanks guys! 

What sort of helicopters do they use for air ambulance up there?

They use all three types: the AS350 in the majority of cases on the slopes, the Lama and the EC135 for both - but mainly for recovery in solid rock (the Lama for it's power and lightweight, the EC for it's winch).
For transportation to the hospital they prefer the EC135 I guess, since it's the largest one - though I've seen documentations about the Air Zermatt where they do recovery and transport nonstop with the Lama and the mounted longline - the victim and the preserver 100m below the chopper!

Nice set. Super action shots. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]