I believe the USAF realised after the last long range job they did just how much training value there was in co-ordinating and executing such a rescue. It is an awesome capability to get from E Coast England to 700nm past W Coast Ireland and effect a helicopter rescue - I hope the guys were allowed a couple of pints of Guinness in Shannon
The 700nm were when the mission was initiated. When the helicopters arrived, the ship was 300nm closer to the coast of Ireland. But nevertheless an outstanding mission. WELL DONE!
How many flighthours for the helicopters?
skadi