 On the Argentine side, the Fuerza Aerea Argentina used Bell 212 from the islands and the ad-hoc unit Escuadrón Fénix from the mainland.The Ejercito Argentino helicopters, in particular UH-1H, rescued several downed pilots as well, most notable Argentine Naval Aviation Lt Arca by Capt Jorge Svendsen who was decorated with the Valour in Combat Medal for this action.The New York Police Department has operated a coordinated air-sea rescue program out of Floyd Bennett Field since 1986 when scuba divers were stationed in shifts at a hangar containing helicopter rescue aircraft.