Elliott, 20, vanished from Skellefteå on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, and has been missing ever since. His family is seeking assistance in locating him. He was most likely traveling in the car depicted in the image, a dark gray Volvo, and the trail ends in Jävre.
This collaboration marks a new chapter in the search for Elliott. Pilots from Frivilliga Flygkåren will scour the area around Jävre, where Elliott's phone signal was last detected before going dark.
With heavy winter snowfall hampering ground searches, the aerial perspective offers renewed hope.
–The plane allows us to cover vast areas quickly, increasing the chance of spotting Elliott's car, explains Persson.
Frivilliga Flygkåren (FFK) is a national Swedish organization with over 2,000 members, 800 pilots, and 200 aircraft. Klas-Göran Berg, the county flight chief for FFK in Västerbotten, emphasizes their training in search operations supported by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency.
– We are honored to contribute our skills to this critical mission, Berg says. Today's search will involve two pilots from Umeå, one flying and the other scanning the ground.
Martin Persson, operations leader at Missing, has previously said to Norran, "I've never seen such dedication."
Per Jonasson, a pilot participating in the search, details the capabilities of their Cessna 182 aircraft.
– This high-winged plane has a long flight time and excellent visibility thanks to its design, Jonasson explains.
– We'll be using a high-resolution camera connected to an iPad for zooming in on potential leads.
Klas-Göran Berg is the county flight chief for Frivilliga Flygkåren (FFK) i Västerbotten
A Cessna 182 will be used in the search
This search marks a significant development in finding Elliott. While funding remains a challenge for FFK's volunteer operations, they are committed to assisting Missing People in their efforts. Persson will join the aerial search, and ground searches will continue if necessary.
The estimated flight time is three hours, and both organizations remain hopeful for a positive outcome. They are prepared to continue the search until Elliott is found.