What helicopters does the Italian Air Force use?

Joe Campion details the rotary contingent of the Italian Air Force

15° Stormo is the home of search-and-rescue (SAR) for the AM. Its HQ is located at Cervia AB, with detached units located at 81° Centro Addestramento Equipaggi (CAE; Crew Training Center), the 83° SAR. The squadron’s units can be seen at four other AM bases: the 80° SAR at Decimomannu AB, the 82° SAR at Trapani AB, the 84° SAR at Gioia del Colle AB and the 85° SAR at Pratica di Mare AB.

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