Some pics from last weekends helicopter lift

[dragoon]

Last weekend we arranged a "lift" with the new coastguard helicopter (now that India Juliet and Whiskey Bravo have gone).

Below are some photos. The weather was spot-on and it really was the icing on the cake for an excellent day on the Solent....



1) Just before "Coastguard 104" arrived, we were all prepared....Grandma and Grandson with his ear detectors on!

2) Here it comes....my approximate bearing was enough to have them on top of us in less than a minute

3) Now in nice and close

4) Check out the "wash" from the copter. With the lack of wind, we had to make 18 knots or so to avoid being drenched.

5) Looks like they're enjoying it!

6) Now where did this man suddenly come from?

7) I know, I'll chew on the seat until he's gone!

8) I think we're all exhausted from that experience, but no need to look so glum!

Cheers,
Paul

 

[DoubleVision]

Brilliant pics thanks. We had India Juliet do the same thing on passage to the solent 10 years ago.

 

[ulava]

Great fun did the same a few weeks ago realy close up

 

[stefan_r]

One question....why does the chopper have "wheels down"??????????

 

[Who]

I must have been in case he had to land on the aft deck /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[ulava]

I thought that as well guess it must be like forgetting to bring your fenders in /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif