RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue

A helicopter belonging to the No. 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force Search and Rescue, based at Thorney Island near Chichester, West Sussex, hovering over a burning ship. Set up in 1955, the squadron was responsible for sea and land rescues over a range of 60 nautical miles. The crew of each helicopter comprised a pilot, a navigator and a crewman

Burned Burnt Chichester Funnel Helicopters Hovering Lifeboat Lifeboats Rescues Thorney

Features In These Collections

> Contributors > HOD