Barry Smith

Barry D Smith

Barry Smith has been an aviation and emergency services writer/photographer for over thirty years. He has published over 250 magazine articles and six books. He has also worked in emergency services as a paramedic, volunteer firefighter, and member of search and rescue teams for over 40 years.

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Nighttime rescue helicopter missions

Barry Smith details the challenges of nighttime rescue helicopter missions, and the techniques and equipment used by rescuers to mitigate the risks of retrievals

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SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNIQUES: PART I

Rescuing victims from floods with helicopters is a complex and dangerous business, but when performed correctly, it can save lives without risking those of the crew, or the aircraft in...

USCG Advanced Helicopter Rescue School

USCG Advanced Helicopter Rescue School

The joy of training with heavy seas and vertical cliffs by Barry D. Smith

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C Company 2916th Army Battalion discusses medevac support at its unit

Barry D. Smith talks to C Company, 2916th aviation battalion, US Army National Training Centre