My limited experience on SAR other than an airfield was a tour at Boulmer, instructing at RAFSKTU (RNAS Culdrose), double tour at Lossie, over 4000hrs, plus instructing SAR in the Middle East. Yes I bit but enjoyed it.
By the way Crab back to my original question how much time have you on the Merlin and lets forget the theory of flight for helicopters this time.
Regards
Wiretensioner