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Dramatic Snowdonia helicopter rescue of climbers - BBC News

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

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Dramatic Snowdonia helicopter rescue of climbersBBC NewsA helicopter crew have made a dramatic rescue in heavy sleet and darkness to save two men trapped on a mountainside. The RAF team made five attempts to land …Praise for two women rescued on Snowdonia peakBBC Newsall 2 news articles

Praise for two women rescued on Snowdonia peak - BBC News

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

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Praise for two women rescued on Snowdonia peakBBC NewsTwo women have been rescued by an RAF helicopter after becoming stranded by ice in Snowdonia. The walkers were about 1500 ft (457m) up Carnedd Dafydd, …and more

Man killed in harbour car plunge - BBC News

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

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Man killed in harbour car plungeBBC NewsA major rescue operation was launched involving a helicopter, fire crews, the RNLI, the coastguard, the harbourmaster and the police and ambulance service. …Man dies as car plummets into seaThe Press AssociationMan dies after car goes into river at PorthlevenThis Is The WestcountryMan dies …

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Milestone for coastguard aircraft - BBC News

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

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Milestone for coastguard aircraftBBC NewsThe Portland Coastguard helicopter, which carries out rescues across the Dorset and Devon coastline, has carried out its 3000th mission. …and more

Coast Guard rescues five from sinking sailboat near Cape Lookout - The Virginian-Pilot

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Coast Guard rescues five from sinking sailboat near Cape LookoutThe Virginian-PilotEmergency workers sent a helicopter and a rescue boat crew to the 47-foot sailboat. By the time the helicopter arrived …

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All-women combat helicopter crew - BBC News

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

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All-women combat helicopter crewBBC NewsThe RAF is to send its first all-woman combat helicopter crew into action in Helmand province in Afghanistan. The four women will fly missions taking troops …First …

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Woman rescued from halfway up 120ft coastal cliff - BBC News

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

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Woman rescued from halfway up 120ft coastal cliffBBC NewsA woman has been rescued by helicopter from a cliff on the Solway Firth coast. It is understood the woman slipped and fell on the coastal path between …and more

The floods filmed from a helicopter - CBBC Newsround

Friday, November 20th, 2009

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The floods filmed from a helicopterCBBC NewsroundA news helicopter has been flying above the flood-hit area in north-west England. First it took a look at bridges in Workington that have been brought down …Floods devastate UK Lake District; much of IrelandThe Associated PressFloods …

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US helicopter pilots die in Iraq - BBC News

Monday, November 9th, 2009

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US helicopter pilots die in IraqBBC NewsTwo US army pilots have been killed in a helicopter crash in central Iraq, the US military has said. Their helicopter “experienced a hard landing” at a base …

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Brazil police launch Rio manhunt - BBC News

Monday, October 19th, 2009

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Brazil police launch Rio manhuntBBC NewsMilitary police in Brazil are carrying out a manhunt in several slums in Rio de Janeiro to find the gunmen who shot down a police helicopter on Saturday. …Brazil vows to fight gangs, Rio death toll hits 21The Associated PressLocal Warfare …

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