Sikorsky R-4 Rescue Training

The video discusses the use of Army Sikorsky helicopters as flying ambulances, highlighting their role in medical evacuations in the Burma jungle. It covers the application of field dressings, communication between pilots and passengers, and the safe transport of patients to base hospitals. The video emphasizes the versatility of helicopters in wartime operations.

What is the primary purpose of the Sikorsky helicopter as mentioned in the video?

• Passenger travel

• Cargo transport

• Medical evacuation

• Combat missions

What is the first step in the medical evacuation process described in the video?

• Applying a field dressing

• Loading the patient

• Adjusting the headphones

• Contacting the base hospital

How does the pilot maintain communication during the flight?

• By shouting

• Via radio

• Through headphones

• Using hand signals

Where is the patient transported after being picked up from the jungle?

• To a nearby village

• To a base hospital

• To a military camp

• To a city hospital

What makes the helicopter suitable for its role in the jungle?

• Its size

• Its color

• Its versatility

• Its speed