"Helicopter Rescue" gains exclusive access to follow the crews based at RAF Valley on Anglesey and RMB Chivenor in Devon. Along the coastline and up in the mountains of Wales, the RAF's iconic yellow Sea King helicopters are a familiar and comforting sight. In 2012, the two RAF Search and Rescue bases covering Wales were scrambled 566 times, making them the busiest in Britain, with more than 470 people being rescued. Helicopter Rescue follows the RAF's duty search and rescue crews from Valley and Chivenor as they are scrambled to locations across the country against a backdrop of stunning views of the Welsh landscape. As well as dramatic footage of rescues, each episode features revealing interviews with crew members as they describe how they deal with challenging and often harrowing situations. This inside look into how the crews live, eat and work closely together during their 24-hour shifts provides insight into the special bond that exists between these brave crew members.
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