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Old 12th May 2018, 19:40
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Originally Posted by ancientaviator62
We also enjoyed the services of the rotary crew.
As it happens we had a Coastguard Casevac off our cruise ship yesterday. After joining port side the winchman was lowered on to the ship midships, then a stretcher followed. Next a double lift as the husband was taken off. There was a further delay with the helo holding off, probably whilst the casualty was prepared, and then stretched and crewman hoisted and departed. Very slick.
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