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Old 09-12-04, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nikos
... a tragic waste of life. Why did'nt they do a head count on the ship before calling out the SAR mission?

Why did'nt they use a Sea King which can at least ditch safely?

My condolences to the the families of the victims.
Perhaps the Lynx was from one of the ships or closer as part of the exercise. Also I suspect it may take some time for a roll call. Time that would matter.

Sad all the same.
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