Wessex Helicopter Crew, RNAS Culdrose, Helston, 1979

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Identifier

BES_4_108

Description

Acting Pilot Officer Julian 'Smiler' Grinney and Lt. Albi Fox, crewmen of a Wessex helicopter stationed at RNAS Culdrose, who took part in the rescue of yacht crews involved in the Fastnet Race disaster of August 1979. Both men received service awards.

Date

1979

Rights

Andrew Besley

Coverage

Helston

Creator

Andrew Besley

Type

Still Image


Institution ID

RE 4-1


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Collection

Andrew Besley Collection




Citation
Andrew Besley, “Wessex Helicopter Crew, RNAS Culdrose, Helston, 1979,” cornishmemory.com, accessed March 29, 2024, https://www.cornishmemory.com/item/BES_4_108.
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