'Dreadful' Behaviour by SAR Crew
Nanny State syndrome! Yep, have to keep sucking the fun out of the job 
Not that long ago we landed a Huey in front of a pub on the beach in west Oz, crewie jumps out and strides into the pub with helmet still on. Short time later out he comes with a carton of beer on his shoulder and jumps in....happy times
Still, probably get in the sh$%t for that these days here in Oz as well!
Cheers
Not that long ago we landed a Huey in front of a pub on the beach in west Oz, crewie jumps out and strides into the pub with helmet still on. Short time later out he comes with a carton of beer on his shoulder and jumps in....happy times
Still, probably get in the sh$%t for that these days here in Oz as well!
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Is this really much different than say a police patrol pulling into a McDonalds 'drive thru' whilst out and about to get something to eat?
I'm sure that the SAR crew didn't leave base just to buy ice creams, it was just something they could do whilst on task.
A nothing story, well unless the press is going to start hounding the other emergency services who stop somewhere to get a bite to eat whilst in their work vehicle.
I'm sure that the SAR crew didn't leave base just to buy ice creams, it was just something they could do whilst on task.
A nothing story, well unless the press is going to start hounding the other emergency services who stop somewhere to get a bite to eat whilst in their work vehicle.
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Harley, the OP was merely drawing the attention to the Torygraph. It will be in the Mail tomorrow if not yesterday.
Don't shoot the messager nor close a thread that is perfect for a bit of innocent banter.
AlR, 84 also used to drop off a 'survivor' at some inaccessible spot off the cliff. He would spend the day fishing and another crew would go find him. That theymight have seen some skinny dipping or sunbathing was entirely unconnected.
Don't shoot the messager nor close a thread that is perfect for a bit of innocent banter.
AlR, 84 also used to drop off a 'survivor' at some inaccessible spot off the cliff. He would spend the day fishing and another crew would go find him. That theymight have seen some skinny dipping or sunbathing was entirely unconnected.
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Sky-Plod Good on them, nice bit of PR for the RAF SAR crews too.
What the story doesn't say is that somebody was probably in desperate need of a loo stop. It would have been impolite to use the cafe's facilities without making a purchase.
The look of delight on the faces of the two girls in photo 2 says it all - excellent PR into the bargain.
The look of delight on the faces of the two girls in photo 2 says it all - excellent PR into the bargain.
Tabs please !
This week, that crew could have picked up an injured sailor, the body of a drowned kid and an ice-cream that they paid for out of their own pockets. What's the issue ?
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I know this is boring but this action by the crew doesn't pass the Daily Mail test. It cannot be part of a publicly funded mission to use one of HM's helos to stop and buy an ice cream. What would be the reaction if a Tonka crew diverted to a civvie airport for a Big Mac (unauth'd)?
Killjoy maybe, but that's how it is.
Killjoy maybe, but that's how it is.
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The real 'Daily Mail test' is if you are one of the stupid f@@kwits that reads it........
(not aimed at the previous poster, I meant DM readers!)
(not aimed at the previous poster, I meant DM readers!)
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Years ago, the training flight down the London Helilane always included a "tea with no fee" stop at Battersea. I guess nowadays they might be too busy.
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Many summers ago whilst moving troops around a Southern county in Northern Ireland, we spotted an ice cream van in a layby next to a beauty spot. There was still 4 minutes to pick-up time so we landed and sent the crewman for 3 '99s'. Armed to the teeth, I might add. The vendor listened to his order then told him to "F*** Off you Brit Bas***d!"
My departure didn't half rattle his van...............
My departure didn't half rattle his van...............
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the real issue here is the massive error of judgement by two officers and two SNCOs.
If they'd charged the ice creams to the Queen's account then that would be a different matter....!
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Ice cream on the beach
Been there, done that - West Beach Lossiemouth a few years ago, and no harm done. Mind you, many moons ago I remember landing on the grass verge beside the A303 on Salisbury Plain for a punnet of strawberries, which was probably pushing it a bit. Now if we could could combine the two exercises and have strawberries and ice cream...! There's a challenge!