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

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.

Hear Hear. I dont think they are based at Culdrose either but regardless of that lets hope the search is fruitful. Our thoughts are with you all guys.

Fingers & everything else crossed from all at ISK. Hang in there boys

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..

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.

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.
VFP

I think there are some Dutch and/or German Lynx based at Culdrose for FOST etc.... i stand corrected though.

As an ex Lynx Obs, my fingers are crossed for a happy outcome, Thoughts have to go out to the families at times like these

RN Lynx down
 

RN Lynx was HMS PORTLAND flight

Radio 2 news reported the Lynx was from Yeovilton...

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.

Lynx was based at Yeovilton and operating from HMS Portland.

Investigation is now under way so please keep supposition under control until the facts are known.

Thanks

Wreckage found - TBC it's from the Lynx.

Still keeping it all crossed.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/4080943.stm

Lynx Down
 

Flying over the sea at night brings its own hazards.

My thoughts and prayers are there with the crew, families and oppos.

Very sad. I hope something good can come of this worrying turn of events.

As already written, thoughts to the families.

BL

Our thoughts and condolences to the families of our esteemed colleagues and friends.

be sure we'll be raising a glass to you over the coming weeks.

VFTC

BBC reporting wreckage of Lynx located on seabed.

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.

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'