Chinook helicopter downed off Shetlands

Title

Chinook helicopter downed off Shetlands

Genre

Interview

TX Date

6 Nov 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:01:41

Description

Doug Dale, a lighthouse keeper, on the rescue operation for the Chinook helicopter which crashed in the sea off Sunborough in the Shetland Islands; how they found out about the disaster; survivors (two so far). Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Doug Dale

Keywords

Air accidents; Deaths; Scotland; Aviation; Rescue work; Maritime rescue; Search and rescue operations; Helicopters

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