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The RAF operates the Sea King in the Search and Rescue (SAR) role, and the big yellow helicopters have become a familiar sight on television news programmes as they carry out rescue operations all around the United Kingdom. To assist in this role, the Sea King is fitted with advanced all-weather search and navigation equipment and a computer to assist positioning. In the hover, it can be 'flown' by the winch operator, who can position the rescue harness with great accuracy. The Sea King can carry 18 passengers and has a radius of action of 280 miles which is useful for it's additional transport role in the Falkland Islands. (Crown Copyright - MOD)
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Ready then.. |
Climb in, but get out of the driving seat! |
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On the beach |
Dumped on a rock |
Left alone with the Penguins |
Dragged off the rock |
Flying past Port Stanley |
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Catchin' up with the MV John Byron |
One down.. |
Two down.. |
You're next |
Oh blimey.. |
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Forgot we had to go back up too! |
Still we'll have a picture before we go |
Where it all happens |
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Sea King HAR3
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Developed by Westland from the American Sikorsky S-61, the first of 15 RAF dedicated SAR aircraft entered service in September 1977. For the next fifteen years Sea King and Wessex helicopters shared search and rescue duties until a further batch of six updated Sea King Mark 3A aircraft were ordered in 1992 to replace the SAR Wessexes.
Aircraft are based in pairs at locations around the UK as well as in the Falkland Islands.
Sea King Specifications
Engines: Two Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshafts
Length: 55ft 9.75in (17.01m)
Rotor Diameter: 62ft 0in (18.90m)
Top Speed: 143mph (230km/h) at sea level
Accommodation: Crew of four and provision for up to 19 passengers
Roles
Search and Rescue. The location and evacuation of people in emergency situations.
(Crown copyright - MOD)
More information about the
RAF Sea King HAR3/3A |
The M.V. John Byron is operated by FIPASS which I believe stand for Falkland
Islands Port and Storage Services and is taking part here in joint marine
rescue exercises with the RAF
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