Originally Posted by
gums
Salute!
In the area of the most experienced air defense radar system in the world, I find it hard to fathom not having a position for a crash or loss of contact within a mile of the event.
Maybe one of the Brits here can explain to this old interceptor pilot.
Gums asks....
Not sure about the "kit" now but many years ago I was involved loosely and briefly in SAROPs (as best you can in an F4) for another wings aircraft off Skegness..( a bit to the south of the area of today's search)..we had a last known position (from Air Defence) to within a mile but sadly saw nothing..I don't think the Nimrod and then helos that took over from us fared any better..
Chuck in a bit of low viz ( sea fog/"Haar") and it can be a demanding environment for SAR.