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Pictures of the day: Saving lives one day at a time

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Randy Sharp, a pilot for California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) sent in these photos, capturing a slice of life for the folks who work at the non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives.

First photo shows two nurses (Jeff and Michelle) and pilot (Randy) after safely delivering a patient to the hospital at Sutter.
Two nurses (Jeff and Michelle) and pilot (Randy) after safely delivering a patient to the hospital at Sutter.

 

This aircraft will be used in a Hollywood movie, he noted, adding "Most pilots will understand" his title for the photo: "Your wife said no, you can't it."
This aircraft will be used in a Hollywood movie, he noted, adding “Most pilots will understand” his title for the photo: “Your wife said no, you can’t have it.”

 

Third photo was taken at sunset sitting on top of the Sutter Roseville Medical center in CA after delivering a patient, CALSTAR helicopter (EC135P2+)
This photo was taken at sunset sitting on top of the Sutter Roseville Medical Center in California after delivering a patient.
Same helicopter, different helipad: This one at UC Davis Medical Center.
Same helicopter, different helipad: This one at UC Davis Medical Center.
This photo was taken for a fundraiser showing Chevys old and new with the helicopter in the background.
This photo was taken for a fundraiser showing Chevys old and new with the helicopter in the background.

 

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