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Defence Helicopter SAR Award 2004 for a USCG crew

Brighton, UK – Such an award has been granted thanks to a brilliant sea rescue operation

A US Coast Guard crew won the Defence Helicopter SAR Award for 2004 thanks to a great braveness demonstration showed during a sea rescue. Lt. Dale T. Taylor, in an extreme attempt to save two persons in difficulty in the sea, even if not well trained for swimming in such conditions, climbed down from its helicopter so replacing personnel who in that time was unable to perform such role. Lt. Taylor...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 59816
Rome, Italy, 03/10/2004 12:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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