The Sea King is iconic of course, originally a US designed and built helicopter, the UK version was built by Westland served in the Falklands, Gulf Wars and Afghanistan and other theatres. However, this book concentrates on the version used for SAR duties.
The book starts with a short general history of the use of helicopters in rescue operations and then the development of the Westland Sea King. Much of the book is taken up with the Sea King's innards and how to maintain it (as you would expect from a Haynes manual!)
What is most interesting here is the more specialised equipment unique to a SAR helicopter and role. The book ends with a few examples of the many rescues and recovery operations the Sea King was involved with during its career. A good book.
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