RN Lynx down.
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RN Lynx down.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4080531.stm
Not looking good.......
Prob already been seen but a bit more info over at http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...163399,00.html
Not looking good.......
Prob already been seen but a bit more info over at http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...163399,00.html
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Fingers and toes crossed for the crew. I didnt think there were Lynx based at Culdrose, I stand to be corrected though.
Edited to add that I have heard unconfirmed info that sorts the question out, but will not post until confirmed.
Edited to add that I have heard unconfirmed info that sorts the question out, but will not post until confirmed.
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Just listened to an interview with someone from Falmouth coastguard on TV down here.
Montrose was initially assigned as on-scene Cdr with St Albans assisting. 2 SK launched from Culdrose, 1 from Chivenor, Falmouth lifeboat all searching at the moment and Illustrious en-route, due to join the search by midnight.
Keeping everything crossed for the crew..
Montrose was initially assigned as on-scene Cdr with St Albans assisting. 2 SK launched from Culdrose, 1 from Chivenor, Falmouth lifeboat all searching at the moment and Illustrious en-route, due to join the search by midnight.
Keeping everything crossed for the crew..
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Hope and pray this one turns out okay for all involved. My thoughts are with them this evening.
Echo the sentiments about the confusing report about the Lynx - certainly no SAR Lynx based at Culdrose, although it's currently playing host to a Lynx det.
Enough said for the time being, i think, until confirmation is received.
Echo the sentiments about the confusing report about the Lynx - certainly no SAR Lynx based at Culdrose, although it's currently playing host to a Lynx det.
Enough said for the time being, i think, until confirmation is received.
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Let's just hope the boys (and girls) are OK, it's a cold night but a calm one. God bless.
Sorry, Change to my last, I hope the boys, OR, Girls are OK. I don\'t know antything more than the rest of you.
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Sorry, Change to my last, I hope the boys, OR, Girls are OK. I don\'t know antything more than the rest of you.
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Portland's Lynx
My thoughts are with the families of the missing crew, their oppos on 815 Sqn and the crew of HMS Portland.
Was a long night and the SAR crews did a great job as usual.
Air search resumed at first light. Everything crossed here.
Was a long night and the SAR crews did a great job as usual.
Air search resumed at first light. Everything crossed here.
Wreckage found - TBC it's from the Lynx.
Still keeping it all crossed.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/4080943.stm
Still keeping it all crossed.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/4080943.stm
Suspicion breeds confidence
Apparently the Lynx was at low level searching for a false MOB. You can never take chances but the navy has routines for doing an MOB roll call in less than 5 minutes, less time than it takes to lower the sea boat, so I'm surprised it got that far. Everything crossed for the crew and families concerned and thanks to the French for chipping in.
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Navaleye,
It is my understanding that shouts were audible out to sea from the frigates in the area, so a 'possible' mob was called. Military assets in the area did confirm their crews accounted for. It just makes it all the sadder if it was a false alarm... however, who knows.
Regards to all those at 815, thoughts with the families.
'For all those in peril on the sea/in the air'
It is my understanding that shouts were audible out to sea from the frigates in the area, so a 'possible' mob was called. Military assets in the area did confirm their crews accounted for. It just makes it all the sadder if it was a false alarm... however, who knows.
Regards to all those at 815, thoughts with the families.
'For all those in peril on the sea/in the air'