Hmm just had a thought could have a 21st century Airwolf then To the Rescue lol,. guaranteed not to keep anyone drifting in the perilous waters for more than 15 seconds as opposed to 15 minutes followed by Davy Joneses Locker
Can't remember off hand but apart from the US EMS which used the 222, 230 and 430 for that purpose wasn't there an operator somewhere in warmer climes that sued a 222 for SAR??? I know there was a NZ operator had a yellow and red 222 for EMS but dont think it was used for hoisting offshore?
I know the aircraft captain in the photo above
She's a friend of mine but doubt she'd be tempted from the warmer climes of LA to the challenging North Sea or Channel lol
Cheers