A Royal Air Force Voyager aircraft departed RAF Brize Norton carrying UK International Search and Rescue personnel and humanitarian support equipment to Venezuela, reinforcing the United Kingdom’s commitment to providing rapid assistance to those affected by emergencies overseas.
Operating from the RAF’s strategic air mobility hub, the Voyager aircraft transported specialist search and rescue teams as part of a wider UK Government response coordinated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
The mission highlights the vital role which involved the whole force at RAF Brize Norton in delivering global air mobility operations, enabling the rapid deployment of personnel and equipment anywhere in the world at short notice.
Royal Air Force personnel worked alongside government and partner agencies to prepare the aircraft and facilitate the departure, ensuring the specialist teams could begin their journey to support relief efforts in Venezuela.
Officer Commanding 101 Squadron, Wing Commander Prager, said:
“The Royal Air Force’s ability to rapidly deploy people, equipment and humanitarian aid worldwide is central to the UK’s response to international crises such as Venezuelan earthquake. This deployment demonstrates the professionalism of our personnel and underscores the vital role of strategic air mobility in delivering timely, lifesaving support to those most affected.”
Wing Commander Prager
Officer Commanding 101 Squadron
