Search And Rescue Collection

Westland Wessex HAR. 2
Westland Wessex HAR.2 helicopter of 22 Squadron on a traning flight

Westland Sea King HAR. 3
Westland Sea King HAR.3 of 202 Squadron on a training flight

RAF Search and Rescue Helicopter in the Cairngorms
A Royal Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter with D Flight 202 Squadron is pictured during a training exercise in the Cairngorm mountain range in Scotland

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

The Queen Christens Royal NavyaS New Aircraft Carrier
Pictured are events from the Queen Elizabeth naming ceremony conducted at Rosyth Dockyard. Pictured is an RAF Chinook, and Royal Navy Seaking and Merlin Helicopters

A hot air balloon
5616518 A hot air balloon; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a hot-air balloon assisting in the search of a man lost at sea by shinning a huge light into the night sky. Dated 19th Century)

The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea
3732760 The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Duruof being rescued from the North Sea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol in the skies over the ice, it is shown with two submarines
An RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol in the skies over the North Pole, it is shown with two RN submarines just breaking through the ice

202(R) Sqn Personnel Dry Winching
Pictured are Rear-crew of a Griffin HT1 Helicopter from 202(R) Sqn training on Anglesey. 202(R) Sqn " The Mucky Ducks" train Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Helicopter Pilots

HRH Prince William Pilots Seaking Helicopter During Search and Rescue Exercise
A Royal Air Force Seaking search and rescue helicopter for 203 Squadron RAF is pictured during Exercise Yellow Scorpion with the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute)

Royal Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) Sea King in Snowdonia, Wales
A Royal Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) Sea King helicopter from RAF Valley in North Wales is pictured during an exercise in the Snowdonia Mountains

RAF Search and Resue SeaKing Helicopter in Snowdonia
Air to air shot of a Search and Rescue (SAR) SeaKing helicopter from RAF Valley, during a training sortie in the Snowdon mountains of North Wales

A RAF Sea King from A Flight 22 Sqn stationed at Royal Marine Base Chivenor, Devon, launch on a search and rescue mission, to recover children stranded on a sandbank, close to the town of Kidwelly

A search and rescue Sea King HAR Mk3 from D Flight, 202 Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth hovers above the scenic countryside of the Scottish Highlands

Lt Dave White, centre, commanding officer of D Flight, 22 Squadron, with fellow crew members Master Navigator Ron Dedmen, left

Lee Goodey seen here taking a flight with the crew of a RAF Westland Wessex Search and Rescue helicopter. April 1975 75-1948-004

Bristol 171 Sycamore
Bea Helicopters British European Airways Bristol 171 Sycamore Flying Past the Terminal at London Heathrow Airport Date: 1940s

Bristol 171 Sycamore Mk 3A
Bea Helicopters British European Airways Bristol 171 Sycamore Mk-3A Flying Date: 1950s

USA, Boise, Life Flight Helicopter

USA, California, Search and Rescue Helicopters, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

USA, California, Chinook Search and Rescue Helicopter, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Border Collie Search and Rescue Dog

Australian Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog

SCRATCHbot, touch sensitive robot. SCRATCHbot is a robot equipped with touch sensitive feelers designed to mimic a rats whiskers

Domestic Dog, Springer Spaniel, adult, Search and Rescue Dog wearing high-vis jacket, alerting owner, Berkshire, England, May

Rescue of Soviet Arctic expedition, 1938
Rescue of Soviet Arctic expedition. Members of the first Soviet drifting station " North Pole-1", in 1938, being rescued from their ice floe in the Arctic, which had started to break up

Chelyuskin search and rescue, 1934
Chelyuskin search and rescue in 1934. Aeroplane after landing in Provideniya Bay in the far north-east of Russia, to rescue the crew and passengers on the ship Chelyuskin

Firefighter training
MODEL RELEASED. Firefighter training. Firefighter standing in the window of a training building. These buildings are used to practise search and rescue fire simulations

Search Dog handler as a Member of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team on a rescue on a very wet day
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"Heroes of the Skies: Unveiling the Remarkable World of Search and Rescue" In a world where danger lurks and lives hang in the balance, there exist unsung heroes who soar through the heavens to save those in distress. Meet the Westland Wessex HAR. 2 and Westland Sea King HAR. 3, mighty machines that epitomize search and rescue excellence. From treacherous mountain ranges to icy Arctic wastelands, these helicopters have braved it all. Picture an RAF Search and Rescue Helicopter in the Cairngorms, battling fierce winds as it swoops down to pluck stranded hikers from perilous cliffs. Imagine Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer, rescued by a courageous crew aboard a Westland Sea King HAR. 3 amidst freezing temperatures. But search and rescue is not limited to air operations alone; even beneath the waves lies salvation for those trapped below. Witness an RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol over ice-covered waters with two submarines lurking beneath – their presence detected thanks to this vigilant aircraft's watchful eye. The 202 (R) Sqn Personnel Dry Winching showcases yet another facet of this noble profession - skilled rescuers descending from above using advanced techniques to retrieve survivors from inaccessible locations. Yet amidst all these tales of bravery, let us not forget moments of celebration too. The Queen herself christens Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier while Bristol 171 Sycamore helicopters hover overhead like guardian angels ready to respond at any moment. Speaking of Bristol 171 Sycamores, their evolution into Mk 3A models has further enhanced search and rescue capabilities across vast terrains – proof that innovation knows no bounds when lives are at stake. And finally, we cannot overlook HRH Prince William piloting a Seaking helicopter during a gripping search and rescue exercise – his dedication echoing that of countless men and women who selflessly serve others every day. Search and rescue is more than just a job.