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.

So were BIH with their S61s.

"Bristow were also involved with their S92 assets but didn't get a mention."

The MOD press release gave due credit to both the "Eric's" and BI.

PM

Yes it does - here:ok:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/b...-the-falklands

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.

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.

What the hell would one want to cruise around the Falklands for?

The wildlife is pretty spectacular at this time of year but that is it!:ok: 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:ok:

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.

At home to Mr Cock up?
 

There wouldn't be many then ;)

There I was thinking SAR pilots drew satisfaction from achieving a difficult task and helping those in trouble. Now I see things are measured in column inches and medals.

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.

Happy flying with any of those guys.




And here is some pompous b0110cks for you.
https://www.youtube.com/results?q=ST...IIAQ%253D%253D

See the boys and girls in the Falklands have been hard at work again. What is the HIFR capability of the 189 or will it not need to?

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.

That's alright then! South Georgia here they come...

:eek:




Feeling lucky? Hospital de Portvenir anyone?

Porvenir
 

Distance Port Stanley - Porvenir/Puntas Arenas
487 nm
SLB

Add in 30 knot head wind, I'd go for Rio Grand. Who knows with a new boss there we might be welcomed.