Inside Italy’s Elite Alpine Helicopter Rescue Unit | Trento’s Nucleo Elicotteri

High in the Italian Alps, helicopter operations demand precision, power, and an intimate knowledge of some of Europe's most challenging terrain. Go behind the scenes with Trento's Nucleo Elicotteri, a specialized helicopter unit responsible for everything from high-altitude mountain rescues and emergency medical transport to aerial firefighting, avalanche control, and demanding sling-load operations. Operating a versatile five-aircraft fleet — including the Airbus H125, Airbus H145, and Leonardo AW139 — the unit serves communities throughout Italy's mountainous Trentino region, responding to emergencies day and night. Vertical Plus explores how Trento's highly trained pilots and crews navigate extreme terrain, conduct nighttime rescues using night vision goggles, and rely on their extensive local knowledge to accomplish missions where helicopters are often the only option. 🎥 Anthony Pecchi Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell 🔔 to stay updated with our latest videos. Be the first to know about cutting-edge developments and important news in the rotorcraft world. 📢 Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / verticalmag   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verticalmag... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verticalmag?l... #Helicopters #MountainRescue #AirbusHelicopters #AW139 #Aviation #VerticalMag #ItalianAlps