Air Force transports patient between Madeira islands
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Air Force transports patient between Madeira islands

SAPO Notícias9 September 2026 at 18:10

The Portuguese Air Force carried out, throughout today, a medical transport mission between islands of the Madeira archipelago. The operation involved transporting a patient from one island to another of the archipelago, ensuring adequate medical care for the patient. This type of mission is part of the Portuguese Air Force's competencies in assisting the civilian population, particularly relevant in an archipelagic region like Madeira, where inter-island transport is essential for the provision of healthcare.

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