Rescues in the Southern Ocean January 1997
With the recent passing of Tony Bullimore, it was reported in The West Australian that television pictures of the rescue were relayed from HMAS Adelaide at sea to the mainland via a "chartered twin-engined aircraft". This may have been cutting edge technology at the time. Does anyone know which aircraft was used? The author of the article does not know and Channel Seven in Perth can't help me.
It sounds like a long range operation but the aircraft may have needed to go only halfway if it was at high altitude. The RAAF Orions were not involved in this aspect of the operation. Any leads will be most welcome.
Rgds