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SAR 75 Mathilde

Historic Rescue Helicopter in Ulm

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SAR 75 Mathilde was the first rescue helicopter in Baden-Württemberg, serving in Ulm from 1971 to 2003. As the second helicopter used in Germany's civilian air rescue, it was replaced by Christoph 22 after over 30 years.

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SAR 75 was the second helicopter used in civilian air rescue in Germany.

Guided Story

Here stands the SAR 75 Mathilde, a significant piece of air rescue history in Baden-Württemberg. From 1971 to 2003, this former Bundeswehr rescue helicopter was stationed in Ulm. It was the first of its kind in the state and the second in all of Germany to be used for civilian air rescue. Take a look around, near the Bundeswehr Hospital Ulm, where Mathilde was in service for nearly 32 years. To the southeast, you can see the University Hospital Ulm, another vital partner in the rescue chain. SAR 75 Mathilde was decommissioned in April 2003, but its story remains alive, reminding us of the early days of air rescue in the region.