13/12/10. File Photo showing showing The MCA taking delivery of the first pair of coastguard equipped Agusta Westland 139 Helicopters to be used in th

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13/12/10. File Photo showing showing The MCA taking delivery of the first pair of coastguard equipped Agusta Westland 139 Helicopters to be used in the UK at Lee on Solent future of Lee-on-the-Solent's coastguard is uncertain after it was revealed half the country's control centres are facing government report has suggested spending cuts may lead to a reduction in the number of coastguard control centres, which co-ordinate and manage rescue efforts across the indicated that as many as half of the 19 centres could shut, and ministers are also planning for a private company to take over the UK's search and rescue helicopter Rights Reserved - All Rights Reserved - F Stop Press (Formerly Picture It Now) - T: +44 (0) 2392 599 copyright law applies to all print & online usage. Fees charged will comply with standard space rates and usage for that country, region or state.

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