All this stuff about 'ultimate rescue helicopters' .... if you are bobbing about in the oggin, you will be grateful for
ANY rescue helicopter. You also know that the guys and gals flying these things will do their very, very best to get you - be grateful!
Interestingly, however, one of the pilots did discuss what would happen if the aircraft got into difficulties and I'm not sure I've heard stated explicitly on camera before.
My fear about what replaces Sea King, is will it be 'best of breed' or 'cheapest' and bought to keep some MP's constituents in a job. I saw recently an aircraft, supposedly being offered as an SAR cab, in which the crew couldn't stand upright in the back 
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