Imagine setting out in this weather ...
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Imagine setting out in this weather ...
From the BBC website tonight.
2152: Falmouth Coastguard say they are involved in the rescue of two French sailors on a sinking yacht 170 miles (273km) south-west of the Isles of Scilly. They have tried to divert merchant ships to the area but because of the "horrendous sea conditions" the ships are unable to help. Helicopters from RNAS Culdrose and one from RMB Chivenor are now en-route to attempt a rescue. More details as we get them.
God Speed.
2152: Falmouth Coastguard say they are involved in the rescue of two French sailors on a sinking yacht 170 miles (273km) south-west of the Isles of Scilly. They have tried to divert merchant ships to the area but because of the "horrendous sea conditions" the ships are unable to help. Helicopters from RNAS Culdrose and one from RMB Chivenor are now en-route to attempt a rescue. More details as we get them.
God Speed.
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From: Cleveland, OH
As a coordinated effort the rescue was a success:
Falmouth coastguards coordinate yachtsmen rescue in gale force winds (From Falmouth Packet)
Falmouth coastguards coordinate yachtsmen rescue in gale force winds (From Falmouth Packet)
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From: Kammbronn
BBC News - Crew rescued from sinking boat off Isles of Scilly
Meanwhile, The Cornishman has a slightly different take on the mission:
RNAS Culdrose save pair stranded in French yacht | The Cornishman
Meanwhile, The Cornishman has a slightly different take on the mission:
RNAS Culdrose save pair stranded in French yacht | The Cornishman
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The MCA has a press release about it.
PLANES, HELICOPTERS AND SHIPS INVOLVED IN RESCUE OF FRENCH YACHT CREW 170 MILES OFF SCILLY ISLES
PLANES, HELICOPTERS AND SHIPS INVOLVED IN RESCUE OF FRENCH YACHT CREW 170 MILES OFF SCILLY ISLES
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unbelievable. Nearly an hour on station trying to winch, on the limit of endurance. Monumental effort.
Just amazes me that people end up in this position time and time again, needing others to risk their lives to save theirs.
Just amazes me that people end up in this position time and time again, needing others to risk their lives to save theirs.
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From: Goat blowers island
Safety Cover
Safety cover/Top Cover can't do anything?
Apart from acting as a comms relay if reqd, keeping eyes
on you if you ditch, deploying air droppable liferafts, acting
as on scene commander and staying on station during protracted
searches, and actually helping with the search.
Proper Top Cover as provided by the Nimrod was invaluable, and it's criminal
that we don't have a replacement that is as capable.
Oh, they also take photos of us out at long range showing how
brave we all are
Apart from acting as a comms relay if reqd, keeping eyes
on you if you ditch, deploying air droppable liferafts, acting
as on scene commander and staying on station during protracted
searches, and actually helping with the search.
Proper Top Cover as provided by the Nimrod was invaluable, and it's criminal
that we don't have a replacement that is as capable.
Oh, they also take photos of us out at long range showing how
brave we all are
