Very hard to beat the combination of a MH-53 and a MC-130 for getting long range work done. In days to come....as the MH's are replaced by MV-22's....the range capability will be extended yet again.
The USMC did combat troop insertions from just over 400nm's going into Afghanistan using the same combination of Sikorsky helicopters and Lockheed KC-130's.
It is good to see the cooperation between nations to assist an injured seaman.
