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A Chinook helicopter and a Royal Marine rigid-inflatable boat (RIB), off Studland Bay, Dorset, UK
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A Chinook helicopter and a Royal Marine rigid-inflatable boat (RIB), off Studland Bay, Dorset, UK
A Chinook helicopter and a Royal Marine rigid-inflatable boat (RIB), off Studland Bay, Dorset, UK.
A Royal Marine rigid inflatable boat dangles from a Chinook helicopter during a hazardous Underslinging, a method of quick extraction and insertion of waterborne personnel.
The daring procedure involves the helicopter lowering strops and coming down to just above sea level at which point the boat and crew will push through the down draft under the helicopter and attach the lines to the boat. The helicopter will then lift the boat with crew still in it clear of the water once clear and the boat is airborne, the crew will be individually winched up into the helicopter. On returning the boats crew fast-rope down into the boat ready once set the helicopter will deploy the boat and crew back into water
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This print captures a thrilling moment off the coast of Studland Bay, Dorset, UK. A Chinook helicopter and a Royal Marine rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) are engaged in a hazardous underslinging operation. The daring procedure involves the helicopter lowering strops and descending to just above sea level. As the boat and crew push through the powerful down draft under the helicopter, they attach lines to secure themselves. With precision and skill, the helicopter then lifts the boat with its crew still aboard clear of the water. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as this high-stakes maneuver unfolds against a stunning sky backdrop during either sunrise or sunset. Suspended in mid-air, both aircraft and vessel create an awe-inspiring silhouette against nature's canvas. This image showcases not only remarkable teamwork between air and sea forces but also highlights their unwavering commitment to protecting our shores. It exemplifies their ability to swiftly extract or insert waterborne personnel when time is of utmost importance. Photographer LA PHOT HAMISH BURKE has masterfully captured this intense moment during what appears to be Peregrine Trophy 2010, a prestigious photographic competition for armed forces personnel.
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