Sorry, simply unable to resist posting this sublime impression of a Sea King.
To those who knew him, Igor Sikorsky made no secret of his hope that the development of the helicopter would find its ultimate fulfillment in the role of life-saving vehicle and, beyond question, Sikorsky-designed helicopters have been performing this role with distinction for many-a-decade!
Royal Navy Westland Sea King HC4 ZF120 over Salisbury Plain on 31st July 2011 (Photo: Rick Ingham)