Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Aviv Kochavi, Today (Wednesday) visited Capt. Ron Birman, the patrol officer who was injured in the helicopter crash near Haifa. During the visit to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, the Chief of Staff spoke with Captain Birman, expressing his appreciation for the manner and composure he demonstrated: “He made every effort to save his friends, the pilots, and unfortunately it did not work out. But they did. “All the efforts to land the helicopter in the best way, and that’s probably also what helped Ron stay alive. He’s an exceptional man and we’re lucky to have such officers.”
The Chief of Staff’s visit joins the visit of the Commander of the Navy, Maj. Gen. David Saar Selma And Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Amikam Nurkin last night. The commanders spoke with the wounded man and his family, and expressed their appreciation. You did everything you could and did everything you could, driving responsibly, striving for contact and evil. You are surrounded by both your family and your other family – Navy and Squadron 3. Hold on, I know you are strong, we are here for everything you need. We are waiting for you back, “said the commander of the sea arm.
The Air Force commander added and praised the officer: “You acted with courage and composure, I am glad you are alive. You are receiving excellent care, you will return soon, they are waiting for you at home and also in the squadron.”
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The late Lt. Col. Erez Shahanei, the deputy commander of the Ramat David Air Force Base, and the late Major Chen Fogel, a helicopter pilot in the Defenders of the West Squadron (193) perished after a “bat” helicopter crashed earlier this week in front of Haifa beaches. Following the serious accident, the Air Force commander grounded the bat formation and announced the cessation of all training flights.
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