CG helicopter videos

[Tim M]

We went over to Cowes last Friday. On the way back we saw the coastguard helicopter Whiskey Bravo (which is actually the one normally based in Portland) doing an exercise with a Wightlink ferry. So, we went over to have a look........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KADE24CFPw8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9iP1Tzj42A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr9amJWWikI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjuwAFF0vcI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm2AHNa1heY

The last one shows the helicopter flying over the top of us. That was quite terrifying as we had watched the guardian the night before. He came over and hovered for a moment about 30 feet about us. Fortunately the helicopter didn't crash on top of us, instead giving us a wave and flying off.

[Simon Hawkins]

Tim

Good videos. For clarification Whisky Bravo is the helicopter covering Solent Coastguard area and will be replaced by another helicopter called Mike Uniform. This is due to the Roll Out of the new smaller helicopters which will be coming to the Solent in March.

Simon

[Tim M]

I thought India Juliet was the Solent helicopter.......

[hurricane]

India Juliet is now at portland was quite confused last two times I was at WPNSA at portland