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Old 28th Nov 2011, 17:24
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Fareastdriver
 
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Once upon a time Every U/T helicopter pilot went to Valley and did the SAR winching course. On an SH Squadron some used to practise if they were the only rotary facility available, ie Belize/Harriers. I, being the only person who had done the Valley course became, with zero further experience, the winching instructor, just in case we had to fish a Harrier pilot out of the Oggin.

I would expect, both Naval and Land based, that the basic training would be incorporated to cover such an eventuality. That is different from a full time SAR cover.
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