Last three Search and Rescue Sea King MK5 Helicopters retire from Royal Navy Service

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Following the decommissioning of 771 SAR Squadron, the final three aircraft launched on their final flight to HMS Sultan. The Sea Kings have saved many lives over the decades and many awards for bravery were achieved during the most challenging of rescues.

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Location: RNAS Culdrose Helston, Cornwall, UK
Photo credit: © Bob Sharples / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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