Originally Posted by
SpazSinbad
Ah so. My RUMOUR source has been accurate as much as any early rumour can be in my long experience. BUT of course blame the rumour monger. Apparently the TAIPANS have been grounded.
They were grounded next day. A few were allowed to continue SAR but they all returned to townsville as other SAR aircraft took over the search
Originally Posted by
P2bleed
For info, Is the aircraft fitted with a Dukane beacon to help the search?
Actual location of the airframe was not an issue, the helicopter in formation saw it go down and started SAR within minutes. Theres already a barge on site with a crane and pictures of the aircraft being recovered
