RAF Aborted Rescue
Good to see the survivors from the Scillies rescue now safe in hospital at Treliske.
I watched with interest the SKY News description of the Horrendous storm conditions and sea state that caused the RAF Rescue crew to abort the rescue. I am a little confused because as I looked at the IR footage taken by the RAF Rescue Helicopter as the crewman described the conditions I didn't notice the 180' 15000 tonne vessel moving very much - was it the actual vessel in question or a large vessel from library footage?
If it was the vessel in question - It is interesting to see how 2 crew members could be clearly seen on the massive deck, standing unaided and smoking a cigarette throughout?
I listened with interest to the Royal Navy crew describing the calm conditions they encountered shortly afterwards - a strange met phenomena also?
Crab - perhaps you could help us out here? - good job we weren't relying on Civvy SAR boys eh??
Good Job at Blackpool lads!