TC,
That makes a more compelling reason than the stuff I've read so far: thanks.
Without too much thread drift, but bearing in mind the title of the thread isn't UK exclusive, I dug up the statements from Darryl Jones, the VicPol pilot of the Dauphin during the Sydney Hobart (much like the Fastnet tragedy many years ago).
Darryls record of interview.
Darryl's statement.
Read and admire what they achieved. Lessons to be learnt all round