Razor61
31st Jan 2010, 12:29
Good stuff :ok:
Gav Simmonite in the news again, this time at home doing a stirling job...
Having recently returned from operations in Afghanistan, the pilot
and crew of a Royal Navy Sea Helicopter were again in action over the
weekend, although this time in the more tranquil settings of Musbury,
Dorset.
Whilst undertaking a routine training sortie the pilot noticed a
traffic jam that was building up on the A358 between Axminster and
Seaton. As the aircraft followed the line of traffic an overturned car
could be seen in the middle of the road. Whilst weather conditions were
not ideal the pilot, Lt Cdr “Gav” Simmonite immediately responded by
landing his helicopter in a field adjacent the crash. The crewman,
Sergeant Lloyd Royal Marines, dashed out to see if they could assist and
to discuss with the paramedics and police the best options for the
female driver.
It was understood that she had sustained head injuries and that due
to the adverse weather conditions it was decided that the helicopter
would be the quickest method of transporting her to Yeovil Hospital via
AgustaWestlands.
“Fortunately the crew of the Sea King helicopter of 846 Naval Air
Squadron based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton are accustomed
to providing medical evacuation assistance as part of their duties in
Afghanistan”, said Sgt Lloyd, the aircrewman, “We were able to respond
quickly and were delighted to have supported both the injured lady and
the emergency services”.
Gav Simmonite in the news again, this time at home doing a stirling job...
Having recently returned from operations in Afghanistan, the pilot
and crew of a Royal Navy Sea Helicopter were again in action over the
weekend, although this time in the more tranquil settings of Musbury,
Dorset.
Whilst undertaking a routine training sortie the pilot noticed a
traffic jam that was building up on the A358 between Axminster and
Seaton. As the aircraft followed the line of traffic an overturned car
could be seen in the middle of the road. Whilst weather conditions were
not ideal the pilot, Lt Cdr “Gav” Simmonite immediately responded by
landing his helicopter in a field adjacent the crash. The crewman,
Sergeant Lloyd Royal Marines, dashed out to see if they could assist and
to discuss with the paramedics and police the best options for the
female driver.
It was understood that she had sustained head injuries and that due
to the adverse weather conditions it was decided that the helicopter
would be the quickest method of transporting her to Yeovil Hospital via
AgustaWestlands.
“Fortunately the crew of the Sea King helicopter of 846 Naval Air
Squadron based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton are accustomed
to providing medical evacuation assistance as part of their duties in
Afghanistan”, said Sgt Lloyd, the aircrewman, “We were able to respond
quickly and were delighted to have supported both the injured lady and
the emergency services”.