UK SAR 2013 privatisation: the new thread
Yes, I think that was hinted at in the mention of 6 helicopters but not specified.
The evacuation of a cruise liner has been long debated in the Falklands since they can have 2000 people or more on them - there are only very limited numbers of helicopters in the FI so it is just as well the S92s were there.
I presume they were used for winching and not just transferring pax from Cape Dolphin to MPA.
The evacuation of a cruise liner has been long debated in the Falklands since they can have 2000 people or more on them - there are only very limited numbers of helicopters in the FI so it is just as well the S92s were there.
I presume they were used for winching and not just transferring pax from Cape Dolphin to MPA.
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That's good. Nice to see everyone working together for a happy outcome.
Crab, I'm not sure if they were winching but two of the S92's have winches fitted so I presume they were.
Crab, I'm not sure if they were winching but two of the S92's have winches fitted so I presume they were.
One winching, one ferrying. A great result and good to see all available assets working together during a large scale challenging rescue. Would have been big news if conducted off UK shores.
The wildlife is pretty spectacular at this time of year but that is it!
How much of it you can actually see from a cruise ship I don't know.
Oh and of course there is the incredible metropolis that is Port Stanley...........where the polupation doubles every time a cruise ship docks
Yes, a great job - shame it got so little press coverage.
How much of it you can actually see from a cruise ship I don't know.Oh and of course there is the incredible metropolis that is Port Stanley...........where the polupation doubles every time a cruise ship docks
Yes, a great job - shame it got so little press coverage.
RAF News of 23rd October had a four page pullout feature on SAR Farewell.
A few well known faces from Lossiemouth, Chivenor and elsewhere, including ppruners.
John Prince is quoted as saying "Everyone on SAR should be presented with the AFC when they join - if you don't screw up you should get to keep it when you leave." Not sure there is a SOP for that at the Central Chancery of the Order of Knighthoods but I know what he means.
Some copies still in recruiting offices.
A few well known faces from Lossiemouth, Chivenor and elsewhere, including ppruners.
John Prince is quoted as saying "Everyone on SAR should be presented with the AFC when they join - if you don't screw up you should get to keep it when you leave." Not sure there is a SOP for that at the Central Chancery of the Order of Knighthoods but I know what he means.
Some copies still in recruiting offices.
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At home to Mr Cock up?
Everyone on SAR should be presented with the AFC when they join - if you don't screw up you should get to keep it when you leave.
John Prince was renowned for spouting pompous bo**ocks so don't tar us all with the same brush.
If you want proof, try and find the TV series about SAR he was in during the 80s.
If you want proof, try and find the TV series about SAR he was in during the 80s.
With an aircraft range of 600nm (AW) and a contracted minimum radius of action of 150nm, probably not.
Some have been casting doubt on the range/RoA of the SAR version but so far I haven't come across anything firm to suggest problems at the UK SAR Helicopter Service Lot 2 RoA of 170nm, so good to go for the Falklands 150nm.
Some have been casting doubt on the range/RoA of the SAR version but so far I haven't come across anything firm to suggest problems at the UK SAR Helicopter Service Lot 2 RoA of 170nm, so good to go for the Falklands 150nm.
