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Scottish rescuers: helicopter bosses have 'casual disregard' for members' safety
Scotland’s four busiest volunteer mountain rescue teams have accused the agencies operating the UK’s rescue helicopters of having a ‘casual disregard’ for the safety of team members.
'Lump in the throat' as public greets Royal Navy rescue crews' fly-past
Aircrews from the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopters made an emotional final tour of Scottish communities today.
HMS Gannet crest will hang in new Bristow helicopter rescue crews' base
The crest of the former Royal Navy helicopter rescue base will hang in the new civilian service’s crewroom in recognition of the history and heritage of the Scottish operation.
Poignant moment for rescuers as HMS Gannet Sea King heads to great hangar in sky
Rescuers have said a fond farewell to a workhorse that has been involved in hundreds of operations helping outdoor enthusiasts in distress.
Civilian rescue crews start training as Navy Sea King service nears end
Civilian rescue helicopter crews are to start training following the arrival of a new aircraft at its Scottish base.
Inverness rescue helicopter base officially opened as Sea King service nears end
The civilian search and rescue helicopter base at Inverness was officially launched as the RAF and Royal Navy service entered its final few days in the area.
Royal Navy's HMS Gannet rescue helicopters notch up busiest ever January
Crews at the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopter base in Scotland had their busiest January on record.
Three children among group airlifted from Torridon bothy after river floods
A group of walkers and their dog had to be rescued after getting cut off by a fast-flowing river at a remote Torridon bothy.
Navy Sea King crew airlifts lost walkers from Beinn Ghlas in heavy snow
Two walkers were airlifted to safety from a Highland peak by a Royal Navy helicopter crew flying in heavy snow in darkness.
Final ceremony marks end of Royal Navy's rescue Sea King base HMS Gannet
The flag has finally been lowered at a rescue base in a ceremony ending 44 years of history. HMS Gannet, home to the Royal Navy’s Sea King helico...
Royal Navy helicopter heroes plan final fly-past over mountain rescue scenes
Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter crew members will make a final fly-past of some of the scenes of their most daring operations this week.
Royal Navy Sea King rescue crews go out on a high as final shift begins
Crews at the UK’s busiest search and rescue helicopter base have started their final shift. The men and women who fly the Royal Navy’s Sea King...
Lake District felltop assessors continue despite Storm Desmond 'ripping apart' office
The Lake District’s two felltop assessors have vowed their work will carry on despite their base being ‘ripped apart’ by flood water.
Royal Navy Sea King makes first rescue landing on hospital pad 14 storeys up
A Royal Navy rescue helicopter has ‘christened’ a new landing pad at a Scottish hospital. The helipad is perched 14 storeys above ground at Sou...
Navy crewman Robin Suckling awarded for bravery for Buachaille Etive Mòr rescue
A Royal Navy helicopter crewman who carried out a rescue in storm-force winds on a Highlands mountain has received a bravery award.
Navy Sea King forced to land during rescue of Ben Nevis climbers
A search and rescue helicopter had to make an unscheduled landing while taking part in an operation to help missing climbers on the UK’s highest mountain.
Injured walker airlifted from Sgùrr Dhomhnuill in Ardgour
A walker was airlifted from a remote Ardgour mountain after injuring his leg. The crew of a Royal Navy Sea King search and helicopter winched the m...
New private rescue helicopters will fly in Coastguard colours
Britain’s privatised search and rescue helicopters will carry the livery of HM Coastguard when the service is introduced in 2015.
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