VFR....VMC......what was the situation that night for the route R-116 was trying to fly when it impacted Blackrock?
Was the aircraft VMC or IMC?
Was the operation (Offshore of Blackrock to Blacksod) being done VMC or IMC?
What were the conditions when R-118 made an approach and landing to refuel at Blacksod?
What were the conditions upon their return to search for R-116?
What did 118 do that 116 did not that allowed them to both Refuel and then later conduct a Search.....and complete both evolutions safely?