Die Rettungsflieger (English:The Air Rescue Team) is a TV series in which fictitious missions of a rescue helicopter are displayed. The series, which was produced by Studio Hamburg and premiered by ZDF from 1997 to 2007, tries to preserve the closeness to reality in some aspects despite the undisputed entertainment character of the presentation.

Die Rettungsflieger
Also known asThe Air Rescue Team
GenreMedical drama
Created byDr. Rainer Berg
ComposerAxel Donner
Country of originGermany
Original languageGerman
No. of seasons11
No. of episodes108 + 1 pilot movie
Production
Running time45 minutes, pilot movie 90 minutes
Production companyStudio Hamburg Produktion GmbH
Original release
NetworkZDF
Release15 February 1997 (1997-02-15) –
11 July 2007 (2007-07-11)

The crew of SAR 71 consists of a pilot, a co-pilot, a doctor and a nurse.


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