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Sarf: 70 years of rescue with aircraft

Raf Valley , United Kingdom - Commemorative mark on the helicopters with yellow livery

In recent days the SARF (Search and Rescue Force Raf) has done 70 years. From the day of the formation of this rescue corps, which works with planes, helicopters and ships, were put in save thousands of lives. Born in 1941 as ASR (Air Sea Rescue) was formed during the Battle of Britain to provide an efficient rescue service for the Allied units knocked down during the conflict in the seas of Britain. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1125745
Rome, Italy, 02/11/2011 16:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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