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Old 15th May 2002, 00:14
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Tiger_mate
 
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I have done a SAR job (on exchange) with a single casualty in dreadful weather in a 412EP equiped with weather radar* and it was more than capable. However more than 1 casualty would have been an effing nightmare due to lack of space.

The Dutch also seem to manage with a 412SP, but frankly a yellow canary is significantly better for the job in hand.

.........and I am not SAR by trade!!

SAR Boyz..........Yes we know, but I would not do it as a primary task.

*Embedded CBs, High ground, heavy rain, low cloudbase. Colour coded weather radar & No Nav beacons /radar coverage. Just GPS and weather radar.
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