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JAN/FEB/MAR 2014 Rolling SNA and SNFO Boards

utswimmer37

"Descent Planning"
pilot
The old sikorsky quote...If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life
 

Dangy

Pew pew pew
pilot
Also, here's a great documentary that was on National Geographic about the USAF Para-Rescue. It's similar to PBS's Carrier, but follows actual rescue missions.

*View discretion advised.*

 

BusyBee604

St. Francis/Hugh Hefner Combo!
pilot
Super Moderator
Contributor
:mad::mad:
The old sikorsky quote...If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life
Most 'pointy nose' dudes have little love for the mighty "Clopters", until they've had their sorry ass saved by one.:eek: Don't ask me how I know!;)
Fetch 53-1.jpg
SH-3A "Fetch 53" - 1966

BzB
 

utswimmer37

"Descent Planning"
pilot
:mad::mad:
Most 'pointy nose' dudes have little love for the mighty "Clopters", until they've had their sorry ass saved by one.:eek: Don't ask me how I know!;)
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SH-53A "Fetch 53" - 1966

BzB
And I feel like I may be more satisfied scooping those 'sorry asses' out of the water:cool:...plus the cases of free beer I hear they get lol. Those 53's are beasts. Gotta get that Pro-Y now
 
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