Chris , We have it on good advice that LM branch is actively recruiting there is an age limit but your well in ( 30 up to 35 if they want you) . As already advised you may not necessarily get SAR but if you want it so much then you'll give it a go good luck try ringing Valley or St Mawgan for advice...Its a bloody rewarding job within the fastest advancing aircrew branch. PS you could always try accusing the MOD of being discriminative of age.