Jungly crew rescue car crash victim

Having recently returned from operations in Afghanistan, the pilot and crew of a Royal Navy Sea Helicopter were again in action over the weekend, although this time in the more tranquil settings of Musbury, Dorset.

Whilst undertaking a routine training sortie the pilot noticed a traffic jam that was building up on the A358 between Axminster and Seaton.

As the aircraft followed the line of traffic an overturned car could be seen in the middle of the road. Whilst weather conditions were not ideal the pilot, Lt Cdr “Gav” Simmonite immediately responded by landing his helicopter in a field adjacent the crash. The crewman, Sergeant Lloyd Royal Marines, dashed out to see if they could assist and to discuss with the paramedics and police the best options for the female driver.

It was understood that she had sustained head injuries and that due to the adverse weather conditions it was decided that the helicopter would be the quickest method of transporting her to Yeovil Hospital via AguHaving recently returned from operations in Afghanistan, the pilot and crew of a Royal Navy Sea Helicopter were again in action over the weekend, although this time in the more tranquil settings of Musbury, Dorset.

Whilst undertaking a routine training sortie the pilot noticed a traffic jam that was building up on the A358 between Axminster and Seaton.

As the aircraft followed the line of traffic an overturned car could be seen in the middle of the road. Whilst weather conditions were not ideal the pilot, Lt Cdr “Gav” Simmonite immediately responded by landing his helicopter in a field adjacent the crash. The crewman, Sergeant Lloyd Royal Marines, dashed out to see if they could assist and to discuss with the paramedics and police the best options for the female driver.

It was understood that she had sustained head injuries and that due to the adverse weather conditions it was decided that the helicopter would be the quickest method of transporting her to Yeovil Hospital via AgustaWestlands.

“Fortunately the crew of the Sea King helicopter of 846 Naval Air Squadron based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton are accustomed to providing medical evacuation assistance as part of their duties in Afghanistan”, said Sgt Lloyd, the aircrewman, “We were able to respond quickly and were delighted to have supported both the injured lady and the emergency services”.

Source: Joint Helicopter Command