It is a procedure that the Americans developed and is taught to AAC crews.
It has been used in combat before, however I think this was the first time people were carried INTO the danger area in this manner!
Full article can be read
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Nov2...004110501.html and
http://www.defendamerica.mil/article.../a110404d.html
Still a fantastic action by all units concerned in the true spirit of the UK Armed Forces
The original Wizard