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Old 10th Jun 2012, 14:30
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Ray Dahvectac
 
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I don't remember that the Nimrod ever rescued anyone either.......
I do recall diverting into Shannon after remaining on task to PLE having located some unfortunate whose yacht was one of a few that couldn't cope with the weather during a race.

Taxying in and wondering what duty free booze to take home while the refuel took place, my thoughts were interrupted on hearing a call from the tower:

Tower: Err ... Rescue 51, are you the Nimrod?

Co-pilot: Tower, Rescue 51 - affirmative.

Tower: Roger. Have you been involved in the yacht race search?

Co-pilot: Affirmative.

Tower: Roger. Do you have any survivors on board?

A stunned silence followed.
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