Senior Airman Charles Hippler, 56th Rescue Squadron, looks out for any problems that may arise while the HH-60G Pave Hawk hovers over the flightline on RAF Lakenheath, England. The pilot hovers a few feet off the ground to ensure all equipment is working correctly before taking off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)
Senior Airman Charles Hippler, 56th Rescue Squadron, takes in the British scenery of Suffolk, England. The 56th Rescue Squadron flew to the Imperial War Museum Duxford to participate in an aviation event Aug. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)
Senior Airman Derek Brock, 56th Rescue Squadron, goes through the shut down checklist at Duxford, England. The aircrew must properly shut down the helicopter to prevent any maintenance issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)
The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night combat search and rescue operations into hostile environments to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel during war. Because of its versatility, the HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war. These tasks include civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation, disaster relief, international aid, counterdrug activities and NASA space shuttle support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)
Capt. Timothy Fagen, 56th Rescue Squadron, watches as the aircrew prepares to start the pre-flight checklist at Duxford, England. The 56th squadron was participating in an aviation event at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)
Senior Airman Derek Brock, 56th Rescue Squadron, examines the main rotor on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the pre-flight checklist at Duxford, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)
Capt. Timothy Fagen, 56th Rescue Squadron, gets a good view of the farmland while the helicopter does a sharp left turn to do a flyby over the Imperial War Museum in Duxford in Duxford, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)