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Post by Frenchie on May 6, 2010 19:57:45 GMT 1
Britain's iconic bright yellow Sea King rescue helicopters - recently seen in action in the West Cumbria floods - are soon to disappear. The Ministry of Defence has named a private consortium to take over provision of the military-run emergency service. After more than 40 years, the RAF and Royal Navy aircraft that have literally saved hundreds of lives among shipwrecked sailors and stranded mountaineers, are being replaced. The Soteria consortium is to operate brand-new white and orange helicopters from 2012. More >>Attachments:
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