Featured a Jupiter helicopter from RAF Valley in Anglesey
Port St Mary RNLI joined forces with the Royal Air Force today for a training exercise.
A Jupiter helicopter from RAF Valley in Anglesey worked with the lifeboat team to practice dropping a crew member onto the deck, before winching them back off again under a number of different scenarios.
The helicopter was from 202 Squadron which supports Number 1 Flying Training School. They've operated as a search and rescue squadron for more than 50 years.
RNLI volunteer Laura Cordner was one of those taking part.
She said it was an 'unbelievable' opportunity:
You can hear a full report below:
Check the video for the exercise here
Manx Radio joins the teams from Port St Mary Lifeboat 🚤 and 202 Squadron based at RAF Valley in Anglesey for a helicopter 🚁 training exercise The RNLI crew got the chance to train in all the roles they might need in future helicopter operations and it’s hoped that there will be more joint exercises with the RAF, RNLI and Coastguard here in the future Hear the radio report here https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/port-st-mary-rnli-joins-forces-with-raf-for-training-exercise/
Posted by Manx Radio on Friday, December 13, 2024
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